Monday, 24 May 2010, 7.30 pm; Physics Library (Room 64), Old Main Building, University of NSW

Peter Eyland, a former Lecturer in the School of Physics at UNSW, has an MA in Ancient History from Macquarie University.

His talk Syriac Christianity and the transmission of Greek science to the Arabs, is subtitled: "The nature and spread of Syriac Christianity, the coming of Islam, the development of science under Islam, croissants and the Renaissance". It should be a very interesting talk.

Parking is available in the multi-story car park at UNSW Gate 14 on Barker Street or on the adjacent suburban streets. A light supper will follow the presentation and discussion. For further details, please contact Peter Barry: email: p.barry (at) unsw.edu.au or work phone: 9385 1101 or mobile: 0419 243 685