This talk will explore Ruth Mallory's story, wife of Everest climber George, and a founder member of the Pinnacle Club, the first all female rock climbing club in Britain.
In the four years from her marriage to George in 1914 to the end of the First World War, she had three children, learned to lead climbs and even made one first ascent.
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Challenging techno-optimism: climate change as a social problem
Dr Ewan Woodley will make the case for behaviour change, providing an insight into the importance of environmental values and how we might create transformative experiences to prepare people for low-carbon societies of the future.
CheltenhamOpen to allWednesday 12 November 2025 - Lecture
Epic achievement: 11 traits of history’s boldest achievers
For the past decade, author Brad Borkan explored the lives of extraordinary individuals who shaped the last two centuries in some way. In this entertaining talk, Brad reveals the 11 common traits that propelled these figures to greatness.
London and onlineOpen to allMonday 17 November 2025 - Lecture
Microlectures: Norwich
An evening of microlectures from senior pupils from the Norwich Schools Partnership, showcasing a broad range of subjects in human, physical and environmental geography.
NorwichOpen to allTuesday 18 November 2025