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Michael Hardt and Antonio Negri: Empire, Twenty Years On

New Left Review editor Malcolm Bull will be in conversation with Michael Hardt, whose article with Antonio Negri in the next issue of NLR examines the contemporary relevance of their classic text on globalization, Empire, twenty years on from its publication.

Gina Miller: Life Lessons

After her first Supreme Court victory, Gina Miller was asked how she could keep going at the cost of so much pain and aggravation. To her the answer was obvious: she’d been doing it all her life.

DigitalXChange Product Series

DigitalXChange is back in London with two new speakers. Jann Kirchhoff from BMW Motorrad in Munich will talk About petrolheads and mobile apps while Alexander Hipp from N26 in Barcelona will tell us How we set up our team for Continuous Product Discovery at N26.

London’s Lost Rivers Volume 2

Take a journey in search of London’s lost rivers… Below the pavements, out of sight, a network of secret rivers pulses beneath the capital’s busy pavements. But while they may be hidden from view, clues remain, and this talk will show you how to find them.

The Three Sisters Who Changed China Forever

Wild Swans author Jung Chang presents a true story of love, war and betrayal: the lives of the Soong sisters, who each rose to the heights of power and left an indelible mark on modern China.

By Any Means Necessary? Diversity of tactics in the fight for life on earth.

We are living in the midst of the sixth great extinction. With the clock ticking down, can the modern environmental movement continue to appeal to governments and corporations to change their ways? Or has the time for these tactics passed? If so, what tools are left that have a real chance to save the planet?

Richard Carlile and His Legacy

Champions of secularism throughout history include a wealth of brave and heroic individuals who defied authorities and established opinion to pioneer progressive ideas. One such individual was Richard Carlile. Join us to learn more about the life of Carlile, one of the most important figures in secularist history.

Out Of The Box Thinking: Addressing The Climate Change Emergency

Four speakers discuss and debate the most crucial issue of our times - climate change - and how we can address it, or whether we're too late.

The Haunted Landscape: Magic and Monsters of the British Isles

The year grows darker. The London Fortean Society and friends return to the Haunted Landscape, our one-day symposium on the folklore, magic and monsters of the British Isles and beyond.Authors, experts and researchers discuss the undead, fairies, witchcraft, witches and their familiars and magic of the common folk.

Society of Authors’ Knowledge Fair

We are gathering practitioners from across publishing, media, broadcast, performance and more to share ideas, answer your questions and help inspire and inform you.

Celebrating World Kindness Day – with Dr Kelli Harding & The Museum of Happiness

Learn how you can use the life-changing power of kindness to improve your life and help transform our world. Join us for an inspiring evening with Dr Kelli Harding and the Museum of Happiness to celebrate World Kindness Day.

Doing It Like The Dutch – Tips for parents from Holland’s world-class sex ed

What can we learn from Holland about talking openly with our children about sex and relationships? Our expert line-up – BBC series Mimi On A Mission: Sex Ed producer Ida Bruusgaard, relationships and sex education teacher Jonny Hunt and Amsterdam-based journalist Mark Smith – will give parents their Netherlands-knowledge insight…

Food of the Future: how to end hunger, fight climate change, limit obesity and eat deliciously

How to Reach Your Goals and Create the Life You Want

Learn to overcome self-imposed limitations and harness your innate limitless potential in this masterclass from the bestselling author of The Miracle Morning, Hal Elrod.

Better Answers to the Biggest Challenges of Our Time | with Esther Duflo

Immigration and inequality, slowing growth and climate change – these are sources of anxiety across the world. Award-winning MIT Professor Esther Duflo has bold new answers.

The Healing Power Of Life Alignment

Join Dr Jeff Levin, a visionary Master Healer and the founder of Life Alignment for a free evening of enlightening, life changing demonstrations. Experience this multi-dimensional healing system that assists in our quest towards optimal health and wellness.

Apostasy and Illegal Schools

The school inspectorate, Ofsted, recently revealed that there are around 6000 children at potential risk in illegal schools in England. Those with a religious character are particularly pernicious, with children generally provided with an extremely narrow, faith-based curriculum and often exposing children to homophobic, misogynistic, and extremist literature.

Cursed Britain: A History of Witchcraft and Black Magic in Modern Times

The definitive history of how evil magic has survived into the present day from the largely rural world of Georgian Britain and the time of the British Empire to the multicultural present.

Behind Closed Doors: Sex Education Transformed

Natalie Fiennes invests in a radical, inclusive and honest sex education, taking us beyond learning about the 'birds and the bees', to identifying inequality that stands in the way of sexual freedom.

Being and Believing: Questioning Religious Attitudes Towards LGBT People

LGBT people have contributed greatly to the society of Bloomsbury and enjoy a degree of freedom in London which is celebrated at the annual Pride festival. However, in many parts of the world, people still often experience a tension between their sexual identities and the attitudes which predominate within established religious institutions. In this discussion, we hear the stories of those from several faiths and cultures who have joined the quest to find a spiritual home, including those who have embraced secularism.