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Discourses

Discourse: Charting the evolution of the Universe

Thu 29 Jun 2023

Renowned cosmologist Brian Keating unravels the mysteries of the Universe.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Livestream
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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.

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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.

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Discourses

Health inequalities in London: From insights to lasting impact (Discourse)

Thu 27 Apr 2023
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Talks and shows

The path towards air equality - POSTPONED

Mon 20 Mar 2023

Examine the role that fundamental physics has played in characterising, monitoring, and detecting air pollution.

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Discourses

An anatomy of hope (Discourse)

Fri 31 Mar 2023

Kevin Fong uncovers the perspective of our frontline NHS teams through the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Roma Agrawal

Talks and shows

Seven inventions that changed the world

Thu 09 Mar 2023

Modern technology seems mind-bogglingly complex. But beneath the surface, it can be beautifully simple.

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