Distinguished Lecture Series

Delivered by an exceptional range of expert guest speakers, the series covers many exciting subjects and tackles topical and sensitive issues face-on. The lectures are thought-provoking, raise debate and inform.

Our successful programme attracts large audiences from across the region. The lectures are free and open to all.

For further details about our speakers for this series, please download our Distinguished Lectures brochure.

To reserve tickets, please visit our online booking page.

For any other queries, or if you experience any difficulties with the online booking process, please email the events team.


Event:
Distinguished Lecture Series: John Simpson CBE - fully booked
Date:
Thursday 28 February 2013
Time:
6 pm
Location:
Newton building, City site

Summary:

Reporting the World
John Simpson is the BBC’s World Affairs Editor, the senior member of a team of London-based foreign and specialist correspondents. In a BBC career spanning more than 40 years, John has earned a reputation as one of the world’s most experienced and authoritative journalists.


Event:
Distinguished Lecture Series: Professor Sir John Savill FMedSci FRSE
Date:
Tuesday 19 March 2013
Time:
6 pm
Location:
Newton building, City site

Summary:

The Future of Medical Research

Medical research must realise potential to drive gains in both health and wealth.


Event:
Distinguished Lecture Series: Professor Lord Bhikhu Parekh FBA
Date:
Thursday 18 April 2013
Time:
6 pm
Location:
Newton building, City site

Summary:

Retreat from Multiculturalism
This lecture will argue that the current hostility to multiculturalism in certain influential circles is misplaced and based on a deep misunderstanding of its history and creative contribution.


Baroness Susan Greenfield at 2009/10 Distinguished Lecture series
Sir David Bellamy at 2011 Distinguished Lecture series
Sir Richard Thomas at 2011 Distingished Lecture series
Lecture theatre in use at Distinguished Lecture series 2009/10

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