Sian Williams on Resilience
What makes some people get back up when the most difficult and challenging life events knock them down? In this Sunday Sermon, BBC broadcaster Sian Williams will draw on her own experience of a recent life-changing event to offer a guide for all those going through tough times. Although best known as a journalist and […]
Real Life Stories: Falling in love with Cancer
Imagine a space where meaningful conversations take place. Imagine a circle of people from different walks of life that come together to discuss humanistic, social, philosophical and practical topics they are passionate about or they want to learn more of. That is exactly what Expanding Circles is and for this evening we dive into real […]
UCU London – Activists’ forum
Conway Hall: Strike rally and activists’ forum, have your say Speakers include: John McDonnell MP (Shadow Chancellor) Shelly Asquith (NUS vice president) Michael MacNeil (UCU) Donna Merriman-Rowe (UNISON) Rachel Cohen (City University UCU, UCU NEC elect) Mark Campbell (London Region UCU HE) Alex Kenny (NUT NEC) Christina Paine (UCU Anti Casualisation Committee) Frances O’Grady (TUC […]
Google, Government and the Death of Liberal Democracy
Whenever there is technological change, there is always political disruption. We’re currently living through one of the most profound technological revolutions in human history – so can we really expect our politics to remain unchanged? Technology and politics writer James O’Malley presents a provocative and sometimes shocking prognosis for democracy. James O’Malley is a freelance […]
The Case for Abandoning CO2 Emission Reduction Targets
Professor Evan Parker Much has been said on Climate Change and you may have thought there is not much else to say. Well, think again! It is the major problem facing humanity and unless we relentlessly pursue CO2 emission reduction targets, the global community will face catastrophe. This is the (misguided) mantra emanating from The […]
I Love Paris
Social ballroom dancing event with live music by Mazaika. Music from repertoire of Hot Club de Paris, Edith Piaf, Charles Aznavour, Joe Dassin, Salvatore Adamo, Paul Mauriat orchestra. Plus some classical and operatic highlights. Mesdames et Messieurs, You are invited to join us for a evening of Parisian chic! The brilliant Igor Outkine is putting on […]
Is Utopia within Reach?
There is perhaps an underlining and as yet, unnamed emerging ideology for the 21st century that we, in the most part, could collectively agree upon. It is called Political Humanism. This unsurprisingly embraces a range of ideas for a better system of governance, but more poignantly the originator of this new philosophy, Reggie Adams, has […]
The EU debate – le crunch
Many of us still have to make up our mind on the EU Referendum. Rather than the vital facts we generally have heard exaggerated claims and biased conjecture, making it virtually impossible for the average person to take a well-informed view. Indeed, is it so complex a matter that all you can do is make […]
Step Away from the Screen with Tom Chatfield
In an age of disposable media vying for our attention, author of Live This Book! Dr. Tom Chatfield presents a variety of exercises to help you direct your time and attention toward the ideas, people and relationships that really matter. In this inspiring workshop, you will put away your phone, leave your email unanswered, and […]