Horizontal Overview Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) and the Scottish Alcohol Research Network (SARN) are pleased to organise the lunchtime 'Alcohol Occasional' seminars. This free programme showcases innovative research on alcohol use and provide the chance for researchers, practitioners and policymakers and members of the public to hear and discuss alcohol-related topics, over lunch at the historic Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh at 9 Queen Street, Edinburgh. This season will focus specifically on Alcohol and Social Justice. Programme All of the Alcohol Occasional seminars will be run in conjunction with the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and will take place from 1230 – 1400 at their historic premises at 9 Queen Street Edinburgh, EH2 1JQ. Lunch will be provided free of charge. 2017/18 Alcohol occassionals programme Date Event listing 06/11/17 Social justice, alcohol and youth transitions: findings from a case study in Edinburgh Dr Eric Carlin, SHAAP, Birkbeck, University of London & Edinburgh University 04/12/17 Alcohol-related deaths in Glasgow City: A cohort study, 2013 Stephanie Dargan, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde 29/01/18 The challenges and opportunities of doing socially just research in unjust spaces Vic Troy, Glasgow Caledonian University 12/03/18 Alcohol harm reduction through a social justice lens: lessons from Canada Dr Bernie Pauly, Centre for Addictions Research of BC, Victoria, Canada 23/04/18 Accounting for harms: the role of qualitative sociology in social justice approaches to alcohol and suicide Dr Amy Chandler, University of Edinburgh 28/05/18 Drunk and doubly deviant? Gender, intoxication and assault Dr Carly Lightowlers, University of Liverpool Important: These events are popular and places are limited. We need you to confirm if you would like to attend these events. You can register via EventBrite by clicking on the title of the event(s) you wish to attend. If you have not booked, you will not have a place. Fees Important: These events are popular and places are limited. We need you to confirm if you would like to attend these events. You can register via EventBrite by clicking on the title of the event(s) you wish to attend. If you have not booked, you will not have a place. Further Information Access As a listed building, the College has restricted disabled access. A wheelchair lift is provided at the rear of the College giving access to the Conference Centre and the main historic rooms, but not all of the smaller rooms normally used for the training days. For further information and assistance please contact the RCPE member of staff responsible for the event. Accommodation and Directions to the College The College has negotiated special rates with a number of local hotels. Interactive map and directions Download pdf map and directions Bicycle racks are available for cyclists at the door to 8 Queen Street. For access to further bicycle racks, please ask at reception. Plan a cycle journey here with CycleStreets! Local walking routes Three short walks can be enjoyed from the College. So if you are visiting us, why not explore the local area. Details can be found at Medal Routes. Venue: Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 9 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JQ Event Coordinator SHAAP Team Telephone - Email shaap@rcpe.ac.uk
