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Talks and shows

How did monsters help unlock the secrets of life?

Thu 24 Aug 2023

How do monsters help us understand the world around us?

How did monsters help unlock the secrets of life? Read more
Livestream
Two astronauts and a rocket are standing on the surface of a planet. It is dusty and red.

Talks and shows

The ethics of space exploration

Thu 10 Aug 2023

Join astrophysics engineer Erika Nesvold as she navigates the complex world of space settlement.

The ethics of space exploration Read more
In-person
A close up of a shell which is showing the Fibonacci sequence in nature.

Talks and shows

Navigating the world with maths

Tue 20 Jun 2023

Mathematical models are one of the cornerstones of our society. But what happens when they're wrong?

Navigating the world with maths Read more
In-person / Livestream
A picture of the Earth in space.

Talks and shows

The future of geography

Tue 13 Jun 2023

Discover the latest on the geopolitical space race and its implications for the future of humanity.

The future of geography Read more
In-person / Livestream
A woman is holding copies of the book 'She's in CTRL' up to her face. She is smiling and wearing a yellow top.

Talks and shows

She's in CTRL: How women can take back tech

Mon 12 Jun 2023

Computer scientist Anne-Marie Imafidon explores how women can seize their deserved place at the tech table.

She's in CTRL: How women can take back tech Read more
In-person / Livestream
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Discourses

Discourse: Advancements in molecular inorganic chemistry

Fri 29 Sep 2023

Unravel the world of macrocyclic ligands and metal complexes with Gill Reid, President of the Royal Society of Chemistry.

Discourse: Advancements in molecular inorganic chemistry Read more
In-person
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Talks and shows

Islam and the modern evolutionary paradigm

Mon 22 May 2023

Join Shoaib Ahmed Malik to explore the contentious relationship between Islam and evolution.

Islam and the modern evolutionary paradigm Read more
Livestream
A close up shot of cannabis leaves.

Talks and shows

Reckoning with the past: The cannabis and race connection

Wed 17 May 2023

Explore how the war on drugs disproportionately affected certain communities, and the roadmap towards racial equity.

Reckoning with the past: The cannabis and race connection Read more
In-person / Livestream
A zoom into the text on the back of astrolabe

Talks and shows

Towards a global story of science

Tue 16 May 2023

Uncover the complete history of science, not just the Western version, with an expert panel.

Towards a global story of science Read more
In-person
Five toy robots are stood in a line. They are all different shapes and colours - light blue, grey, purple and dark blue

Talks and shows

Tackling bias in tech

Thu 11 May 2023

Could technology be reinforcing prejudice and discrimination? Join Meredith Broussard to learn how to hold tech accountable.

Tackling bias in tech Read more

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