Multi-Faith Scientists Within Muslim Civilisation

10th February 2010, 18:00 - 20:30

Professor T S Al-Hassani will be delivering a lecture based around the topic of "Multi-Faith Scientists Within Muslim Civilisation" as invited speaker to the Cambridge Speakers Union. He is the Chief Editor of the new mind - shifting book entitled “1001inventions:  Muslim Heritage in our World”.

He has been awarded numerous national and international research grants and published over 200 papers in international scientific journals and books. His side interest in the History of Science and Technology earned him a worldwide reputation. He is now an honorary Professorial Fellow at the School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures of the University of Manchester. He is also Chairman of the Foundation for Science, Technology and Civilisation, UK.  Professor Salim Al-Hassani has been recently awarded a Fellowship of the British Science Association for his work to promote the scientific and technological heritage of Muslim civilisation.

Facilitator: Cambridge Speakers Union