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Zelkova Quartet

Haydn Quartet in E flat Op.20 No.1 Beethoven Quartet Op. 59 No.2 Debussy Quartet in G minor Op. 10

How Racist Is The UK?

We are being joined by Camille Barton, who will explore the idea that racism is worst in countries such as the USA. She will speak about how this may also be a source of apathy and confusion when navigating these issues in a UK context. This talk will explore strategies to dismantle racism with a compassionate approach, utilising examples from Camille's time living and engaging in social justice work in the USA and the UK. 

Thinking on Sunday: What role for Capitalism in the digital age?

Harry Shutt argues that Capitalism is now becoming as outmoded as feudalism had by around 1800, particularly in face of the accelerating technological change of the digital age. Just as the industrial revolution led to the emergence of Capitalism in the 19th century, so its dominance is now threatened by a new technological transformation and the sprouting of new forms economic and social organisation.

Tippett Quartet & Emma Abbate (piano)

Haydn Quartet in D minor Op. 103 Schumann Quintet in E flat Op. 44 Dvořák Quintet No. 2 in A major Op. 81

Thinking on Sunday: Palestine, Israel and the Beautiful Game – dilemmas for a post-ethical age?

​Football is the most popular sport in both Israel and Palestine. Both football associations are members of the world governing body FIFA and are subject to its rules yet teams from the two countries have never played each other. Dr Geoff Lee discuss this and the wider matter of ethics in sport.

Too Sensitive For Science?

Emily Grossman will be talking about the need to get rid of the super outdated stereotype that all scientists are cold, unemotional...and male. And if that's not enough, we'll be singing our hearts out, hearing stories from members of the community, drinking a vat of tea/coffee and eating a heck of a lot of biscuits afterwards too.

WTF! (What The Fly?)

Why do researchers work with fruit flies? Can they teach us anything? Why should we care? In all, WTF? (What The Fly?)... Colin McClure will explain.

Start Up Or Start Down?

Richard Ashcroft, Professor of Bioethics in the School of Law at Queen Mary University of London, where he teaches medical law, bioethics, and human rights is going to talk about "disruptive innovation. Sunday Assembly London is free to attend and runs entirely on donations. Please support us if you can to keep it free for those who can't.

Music in Motion: Gildas Quartet & Ensemble

Immersive, visual and theatrical, Music-in-Motion brings a bold new aesthetic approach to the traditional classical concert. Turning the whole auditorium into a 'theatre of music', the musicians become embodied channels of the musical drama, dissolving boundaries between performers and audience.

Watch Out – Quantum Sensor about!

We are increasingly dependent on sensors – little devices that monitor anything from pollution levels to our digestive system, and when these are connected to the internet, allow intelligent interrogation and response. Professor Terry Whall will talk about why and how sensors are fundamental to the fast-approaching Artificial Intelligence era which has the potential to radically change our society.

ProductTank July: Working with Legacy systems and Industries

In the next ProductTank on Wednesday 19th July we will explore how best to work with existing people, processes and technology whilst driving value and innovation in your product or industry. 

The Cottingley Fairies: 100 Years of the Fairy Photographs.

London Fortean Society, in partnership with Conway Hall, present a night marking the centenary of the Cottingley Fairies case.

Feeling Like A Fraud: How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

Imposter Syndrome and feeling like a fraud are such common things, whether in education, at work or in our friendships and communities.We are being joined by Award Winning Coach, Speaker and Author, Jenny Garrett for an interactive talk. She will introduce us to the concept of imposter syndrome and look at what it really means.

Unlocking a Better World

Partake in a stimulating discussion as environmentalist and global thinker Richard Priestley shares his insights into the key areas that need to be addressed to enable human beings to harmoniously co-habit our planet as we progress towards the 22nd century.

Michael Rosen

Money & Happiness – what really matters?

When it comes to money and happiness, what really matters? And how can we use our money in ways that make us happier? Join us for an inspiring evening with BBC presenter Claudia Hammond to explore the psychology of money and its implications.

Art for Our Sake

In this three-headed conversation, between a philosophical art historian and two practising artists, they set out to redefine “Art" in the twenty-first century, and to show it as a force that flows across the philosophical, the personal and the political.