The Sexuality Summer School presents the Opening Academic Plenary Lecture: ‘Between Desire and Dissociation: ‘Queer Magical Thinking in Hetero-Authoritarian Times’. Featuring Tavia’ Nyong’o, William Lampson Professor of Theater and Performance Studies and Professor of American Studies and African American Studies at Yale University). This event is 4pm–6pm. No booking required, all welcome. The Sexuality Summer School […]
Join the Sex Lectures for an intimate and thought-provoking evening where speakers with bold, cutting-edge perspectives will share their ideas in six compelling 12-minute talks. Topics will range from modern sex education to the mysteries of erotic encounters. This time, we’re celebrating a queer and kinky takeover! Exploring kinks and desires beyond everyday norms can […]
How Can We Create a Good Food Future? A talk by Dr Lesley Mitchell, leading thinker on the future of food systems Every day, we encounter diverse and sometimes conflicting advice about what to eat—for our health and for our planet. Our current food system has an enormous impact, consuming vast amounts of fossil fuels, […]
During the 63 years of his life, Dr Walter Marshall, or Lord Marshall if you prefer, was Director of the Atomic Energy Research Establishment (AERE) Harwell, Chairman of the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), then Chairman of the Central Electricity Generating Board (CEGB) at the time of the Sizewell B enquiry and the miner’s strike. […]
Welcome to the Greater Manchester FASD Network Roadshow in Manchester! Join the FASD Network for an informative and engaging event where you can gain an insight into FASD, connect with others and gain support to drive forward services in your area. Registration will open at 09:50 with the roadshow beginning at 10:00am followed by coffee […]
Overview Manchester, built on the foundations of industrial capitalism and shaped by nonconformist thinking, provided the perfect crucible for modernist ideas to flourish. From the pioneers of the Industrial Revolution through to the technological breakthroughs of the 20th century, Manchester has consistently been at the forefront of innovation – earning its reputation as the Original […]
Newcomen Society presents a brief history of an early industrial estate. Bank Quay lends its name to both Warrington’s main railway station and the soap works which looms large behind it. But Bank Quay was already an important industrial complex / transport hub, and well into its 2nd century by the time the first railway […]
Studio MUTT is an architecture and design studio based in Liverpool and London, working everywhere. This talk presents recent public-facing projects as a stage set for everyday activities: prop, set, ensemble cast. Graham Burn is a founding director of Studio MUTT alongside James Crawford and Alexander Turner. The Liverpool- and London-based studio was established in […]
Overcoming the challenges of global decarbonisation: A talk by Chris Goodall, author and climate technologies specialist Overview The global drive toward decarbonisation has reached a pivotal moment. While we’ve made impressive progress in some areas – particularly in renewable energy and electric vehicles – we now face our greatest challenges. This talk by specialist Chris […]
Forever chemicals: what are we actually exposed to in the UK?: A talk by Dr David Megson, Environmental Forensics Expert Overview Environmental pollution is making headlines, but are we focusing on the right risks? Dr David Megson reveals the hidden story of chemical pollution in the UK, exploring the invisible toxic substances that have become […]