How harmful industries affect the health of people and the planet
A public lecture by Dr May van Schalkwyk (University of Edinburgh) as part of Trinity Health and Sport Week.
Please register here.
What are the 'causes of causes' of population and planetary ill health?
May van Schalkwyk, public health doctor and researcher on the corporate political activities of health-harming industries, from gambling companies, to alcohol giants, from pesticide corporations to Big Tech, will explore how commercial actors can be understood as vectors of disease, and what needs to be done to address the public health epidemics they cause.
Join us for:
- A lecture by May on this illuminating and important area of public health, chaired by Prof. Colin Doherty (Head of Trinity School of Medicine)
- A questions and answers session with May and Prof. Norah Campbell (Trinity Business School), chaired by Colin
- A screening of the film Unmasking Influence
- A playful provocation game and meitheal with Gerry Godley (Breadman walking), Paula Leonard (Alcohol Forum Ireland), Martina Mullin (Healthy Trinity), Norah Campbell (Trinity), others tbc.
- And more.
This event is run in accordance with Trinity’s Dignity and Respect policy, and its commitment to nurturing a respectful and inclusive research culture.
Please indicate if you have any access requirements, such as ISL/English interpreting, so that we can facilitate you in attending this event. Contact: MULLINM1@tcd.ie