Street Epistemology – Bill Flavell
Bill Flavell will give an introduction to the techniques involved in Street Epistemology with video examples and discusses how it works. Whilst atheists have acclaimed it as revolutionary, believers have called it an ambush! In November 2013, Peter Boghossian published his book A Manual for Creating Atheists. It set out a method he calls Street Epistemology which is a set […]
Reel Rock Film Tour
In its landmark 10th year, REEL ROCK features an extraordinary collection of short adventure and climbing films from some of the world’s best adventure filmmakers. Featuring alpine legends, amazing adventurers and climbing icons – prepare to be transported through the big screen to mountains and cliff faces across the globe as they strive to achieve […]
New Scientist Live – The LHC: Solving the Mysteries of the Universe
NEW SCIENTIST LIVE – AUTUMN 2015 LECTURE SERIES Join New Scientist Live and a selection of leading scientists for 3 fascinating lectures at Conway Hall in London this Autumn. Each lecture starts at 7pm and is sure to provide plenty to inspire you and make you think. Buy your tickets now: The LHC: Solving the […]
New Scientist – Live: Healthy eating – What science has to say
SOLD OUT Join New Scientist Live and a selection of leading scientists for three fascinating lectures at Conway Hall in London this Autumn. Each lecture starts at 7pm and is sure to provide plenty to inspire you and make you think. 11 November – Healthy eating: What science has to say, with: Susan Jebb, professor of diet […]
Landing on a Comet: The Inside Story
NEW SCIENTIST LIVE – AUTUMN 2015 LECTURE SERIES Join New Scientist Live and a selection of leading scientists for three fascinating lectures at Conway Hall in London this autumn. Each lecture starts at 7pm and is sure to provide plenty to inspire you and make you think. Speakers Matt Taylor, Project Scientist, Rosetta Project Monica Grady, […]
WE do! London
SOLD OUT Join Sandi Toksvig and Catherine Mayer as they introduce the Women’s Equality Party’s new leader Sophie Walker. A fundraiser with a difference, this will be a great night out. Doors open at 6.30pm – come for a drink and a chat ahead of the show at 7.30pm. WE info line · info@womensequality.org.uk · 020 7260 […]
Political Skulduggery: What Kept Charles Bradlaugh MP From Taking his Seat in Parliament?
Charles Bradlaugh, “Atheist, Republican and Malthusian”, was a huge maverick figure in late nineteenth-century radical politics, and often filled Trafalgar Square with his followers. He was not everyone’s hero; figures as opposed as Karl Marx and William Gladstone were united in hating him. Today, when the battles Bradlaugh fought are mostly won, he is a forgotten […]
From Granada to Buenos Aires
Duo Diez is an innovative and eclectic musical collaboration between guitarist Dimitris Dekavallas and violinist Violeta Barrena. The chosen name for the Duo originates from the spanish word “diez” which means ten, the number of their combined strings. A shared interest between Violeta and Dimitris in performing and promoting Spanish and Latin American classical music signaled the start […]
Brain-Buzz: Electrical Brain Stimulation – Miracle or Myth?
Is it crazy to put an electric current through your brain? The makers of commercial brain stimulators claim their products increase intelligence, promote sharpness or relaxation on cue, improve memory and boost physical fitness. Less well known is neuroscientific evidence which suggests that electrical brain stimulation can alleviate a wide range of mental health conditions: […]