how to: Space, Time, and Gravitational Waves
A rare appearance in London from one of the world’s leading Astrophysicists to talk about the new windows on the Universe that have changed virtually everything we think about its makeup and possible size, its past, and its future. Exploring the new tools we have developed that allow us to explore nature on scales previously […]
How to be a science teacher – Alom Shaha
Alom Shaha has spent most of his professional life sharing his passion for science and education with the public and currently splits his time between teaching physics and producing and presenting educational videos. In this talk, Alom tells the story of his first scientific discovery, how and why he became a science teacher, the challenges […]
A Humanistic perspective on the caste system in India and the UK
Amarijt Singh, who sometimes goes under the pen name Shukra is a Dalit activist who has been involved in Dalit issues since his childhood days. He spent much of his time in the Punjab countryside before emigrating to Britain at the age of 14. He has written polemical articles in various newspaper, magazines and in […]
We Need to Talk About Oxbridge
In our society, we hold a common view about what Oxbridge is, but are not so clear about what Oxbridge does. For example, how come that this institution is also a multi-billion pound industry? How significant are its links with the Church? Why should the alumni of this institution be at the centre of the […]
Debate: “Politics Should Move to the Left”
Tom Rubens v Professor Tim Bale There is a mood in some political quarters that we should start adopting polices that are decidedly left of centre e.g. more public ownership. Market forces and unfettered capitalism are creating excessive inequalities in our society. Nationalisation of key service industries will deliver a much broader spread of wealth. It is high time that […]
how to: Encourage Originality in your Organisation (Change in Your Life)
How can we originate new ideas? Adam Grant, the youngest Professor at The Wharton School, will show us how to improve the businesses we work for, our own lives and indeed change the world by championing novel ideas and values that go against the grain. Using surprising studies and stories spanning business, politics, sports, and […]
Quit your job and do what you love: Entrepreneurship and Vocational Change
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. Imagine a place where your beliefs are challenged, ideas are exchanged and your thinking is […]
LIFE PURPOSE: How do I Discover my Life Purpose and Live a Fulfilling Life?
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. Imagine a place where your beliefs are challenged, ideas are exchanged and your thinking is […]
Courage: How do I become more courageous and Dare Greatly?
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. Imagine a place where your beliefs are challenged, ideas are exchanged and your thinking is […]