2013 Programme: Festival weekend overview

The Festival weekend includes more than 70 debates which are listed below ordered by time slot and room. To see Saturday or Sunday sessions only, select the day you want from the menu on the left or select sessions by Theme.

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Saturday 19 October: 10.30am-12.00pm
Battle for our minds Pit Theatre
What is addiction?
Saturday 19 October: 12.15pm-1.15pm
Institutions in crisis? Cinema 2
Institutions on life support
Saturday 19 October: 3.30pm-5.00pm
Institutions in crisis? Cinema 2
From Shipman to Mid Staffs – does doctor still know best?
Private or public morality? Frobisher Auditorium 2
Suicide: the ultimate selfish act?
Saturday 19 October: 5.30pm-6.45pm
Private or public morality? Frobisher Auditorium 2
Baby on board: the battle over pregnancy

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