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Browse our in-person and online events, including our Monday night lectures, regional events and teacher CPD sessions. You can also watch a selection of our past talks.
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The making of the modern Middle East - Simon Sebag Montefiore
A spellbinding new history of how the Middle East of 1900 became the Middle East of today… and tomorrow.
Alexei Sayle: How I’ve tried to change the world
Alexei has spent a lifetime trying to solve the world’s problems by walking down the middle of the street, shouting.
Finding of Shackleton's 'Endurance'
This event has been cancelled. Polar lecture in support of Friends of Scott Polar Research Institute on the expedition that found the wreck of Endurance in Antarctica.
Historical artefacts taken north by Western explorers
Eugene Rae will share the fascinating stories of how the everyday artefacts of exploration become almost iconic through their association with significant events in the history of Western exploration
The growth story of the 21st Century
Challenging the idea that we must choose between climate action and development, Lord Stern will explore why this transformation is essential, what it entails and delivers, and how we can achieve it.
Shackleton and West Somerset: uncovering the explorer's ties to the South West
Jeff Cox’s talk shares his research about the two men from West Somerset who played a crucial role in Shackleton’s Antarctic explorations.
Exploring volcanoes - Professor Sir Steve Sparks
Volcanoes are spectacular evidence that we live on a dynamic planet. There are many ways to explore volcanoes to reveal how they work from sophisticated technology to expeditions to remote places to observe their activity.
Britain and beyond: discovering Islamic heritage
Experts will discuss the geographical and historical threads linking Britain to Islamic worlds in this panel discussion.
School Member Lecture: the Slapton Sands gravel barrier system
Join our School Member lecture this autumn to explore the Slapton Sands barrier system in Start Bay, with Professor Gerd Masselink.
Saving seahorses to help save our seas - Professor Amanda Vincent
Leading conservationist Professor Amanda Vincent tells a compelling story of blending research, management and policy to make change for ocean life, with the magical seahorses guiding our way.
Adventures in maps
Maps and journeys intersect in many ways, and Debbie Hall’s recent book Adventures in Maps tells of these routes and adventures.
Gladys West "I've got to get this right": A life of achievements that underpin GPS
This year's EGR Taylor lecture seeks to do justice to Gladys West and the impact of her work.