Sunday Lecture: The Value and Values of Science
Imran Khan director of the Campaign for Science and Engineering speaks about science communication and policy development.; Using real-world examples ranging from drug policy nuclear energy and research funding Imran will ask whether we can have a more enlightened debate about the place of science in our society – and what the consequences of not […]
Sunday Lecture – Enlightened Agriculture
Colin Tudge presents a vision for the future of farming: ethically driven good for the planet and good for Humanity.; 11.00 £3 on the door/free to members
Secret Screenings @ Conway Hall Court
Secret Screenings from Future Cinema the creators of Secret Cinema is a new film club happening bringing back mystery films to the UK for one night only.; Secret Screenings bring back a sense of community discovery and collective experience to cinema giving audiences access to incredible unseen films combined with one of a kind unforgettable […]
Sunday Lecture – Apes Like Us: Towards an Evolutionary Humanism
Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology Volker Sommer illustrates how studies of great apes challenge our deep-rooted tendency to distinguish “humans” from “animals” – as well as the dualism of “mind” and “body” – and asks whether evolutionary theory must always lend itself to worldviews that embrace materialism and atheism.; 11.00 £3 on the door/free to members.
An evening with Ruby Wax
ACTION FOR HAPPINESS PRESENTS…; An evening with Ruby Wax; Join us for an entertaining and thought-provoking evening as comedian and broadcaster Ruby Wax gives us an exclusive preview of her new show about how learning to be “mindful” can help us cope better with the pressures of modern life.; In her own unique style Ruby […]
The Antidote with Oliver Burkeman
Join us for a unique and thought-provoking evening as author and columnist Oliver Burkeman brings his refreshing perspective on how to lead a happy life without the need for constant positive thinking.; Oliver will share the insights from his new book The Antidote which explains why embracing the negative aspects of life may in fact […]