On Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention
An evening talk at Brookline Booksmith in Boston about harm reduction and overdose prevention. The discussion covers evidence-based strategies, policy implications, and local resources, with practitioners sharing practical approaches in a welcoming bookstore setting.
Nutrition Class
Join a practical nutrition class exploring balanced eating, everyday meal planning, and tips for healthier choices. Designed for adults seeking to maintain independence and improve overall well-being in a friendly, accessible session.
Intergenerational Mobility: Conversation with Chetty & Boustan
Two leading researchers, Raj Chetty and Leah Boustan, discuss recent findings on immigrant mobility and its policy implications in a Harvard-affiliated talk at Sanders Theatre. Registration is required; the event is free for Harvard students and affiliates with valid IDs.
Building Peace: Lessons from the Frontlines of Negotiation
An intimate conversation with Neha Sanghrajka, renowned Kenyan negotiator and scholar, tracing frontline lessons from Kenya's 2007 post-election crisis to the Maputo Accord that ended decades of conflict in Mozambique. Hosted at Harvard Kennedy School, the talk offers insider perspectives on negotiation, mediation, and peace-building strategies.
Politics, the Media and Movies: PH-1 & Politics in Entertainment
A Harvard Kennedy School forum with filmmaker Mark Kassen and CNN's Sara Sidner exploring how media and entertainment influence politics today. The event includes a screening of PH-1 and a discussion on cinema's role in shaping public opinion and policy.
Fractions Are Hard!
Online lecture on undergraduate math education titled Fractions Are Hard!, featuring James Tanton. Explores how fractions are introduced in curricula, balancing real-world intuition with formal understanding, with MIT/online audience and practical classroom implications.
New Speakers, New Identities: Ideologies of Conversion in Wartime Ukraine
Dr. Natalia Kudriavtseva investigates how and why Ukrainian language adoption intensified after 2014 and the 2022 invasion, drawing on biographical interviews with 21 individuals who became full-time Ukrainian speakers. Framing language shift through 'new speakerness,' the talk links identity, politics, and resistance in wartime Ukraine.
Clearing Land Under Fire: Demining in Burma
Jonathan Moss shares frontline experiences from Burma’s conflict zones, detailing a community-led demining program in Karenni State and the human-rights toll of explosive contamination. The Harvard Kennedy School lecture examines civilian protection amid landmines and booby traps, and prospects for safe return and recovery.
Inside the Cabinet Room: Leadership, Diplomacy, and Decision-Making ft. Evan Ryan
Join Harvard's Institute of Politics for a lunchtime conversation with Evan Ryan, former White House Cabinet Secretary. The discussion explores leadership, diplomacy, and decision-making at the highest levels of government, and how policy coordination unfolds in practice.
Dr. Frank B. Hu - Gastronomy and Beyond Lecture Series
Renowned nutrition expert Dr. Frank B. Hu discusses how dietary patterns influence obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, drawing on Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health research. The talk, part of the Gastronomy & Beyond series, explores science-driven strategies for healthier eating and policy implications.
A modest extension of Reider's Theorem on ample divisors on a surface
This Harvard–MIT Algebraic Geometry Seminar features Aaron Bertram (University of Utah) presenting a modest extension of Reider’s theorem for ample divisors on a surface. It surveys derived-category methods in algebraic geometry, wall-crossing in moduli of sheaves, and Brill-Noether phenomena on K3 surfaces.
Developing Responsible AI: Anthropic Study Group
Academic lecture-style study group at Harvard Kennedy School's Institute of Politics, exploring Anthropic's mission to develop AI for humanity's long-term benefit. Led by Chris Liddell with guest Dr. Buddy Shah (CHAI) discussing governance under the Long Term Benefit Trust. Open to Harvard community by RSVP.
Study Group with Rohit Chopra: The Future of Independent Law Enforcement
Join former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra for a live lecture at the Institute of Politics, Harvard Kennedy School, exploring how commissions and boards shape independent law enforcement and regulatory oversight in the US. The discussion covers bipartisan governance, recent White House moves, and the future of regulation.
A Conversation with Antony Blinken
Join former U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in a wide-ranging conversation on the state of global affairs, moderated by David Sanger of The New York Times, at Harvard's JFK Jr. Forum. Expect candid insights into foreign policy and national security, and the challenges shaping the world today.
The Power of Life: Lamarck and the Invention of Biology
Jessica Riskin presents 'The Power of Life: The Invention of Biology and the Revolutionary Science of Jean-Baptiste Lamarck' in conversation with Naomi Oreskes at the Harvard Science Center. This engaging lecture traces Lamarck’s ideas and how biology emerged as a modern science.
Boston Speakers Series–Malcolm Gladwell
Renowned author and speaker Malcolm Gladwell headlines the Boston Speakers Series at Symphony Hall for an evening of provocative insights into human behavior, success, and society. Expect a polished, story-driven lecture blending psychology, sociology, and real-world examples.
Conversation with Paul Ryan on Capitol Hill Leadership
Join Harvard's Institute of Politics for a lunchtime conversation with Paul Ryan, the 54th Speaker of the U.S. House. The discussion, hosted by IOP and the Center for Public Leadership, reflects on leadership in government and offers guidance for students pursuing public service careers.
Gallery Talk: American Works of Art at the 250th
Curator Horace D. Ballard leads a gallery talk at Harvard Art Museums, examining a key American artwork in the 250th-anniversary context. The narrative links art to the political and social currents surrounding the Declaration, in a monthly series.
Richard P. Stanley Seminar in Combinatorics
Terrence George (MIT) outlines a toric analogue of total positivity, using weighted bipartite graphs on a torus to build a spectral transform and Harnack curves. Framed as an extension of Postnikov's boundary measurements for the Grassmannian, the talk connects toric geometry with combinatorics in Harvard's Science Center setting.
FLP Speaker Series: Nutrition Essentials with HUHS Dietitian, Sabrina Smith
Join HUHS Registered Dietitian Sabrina Smith for a dynamic lecture on nutrition essentials. Learn meal-planning tips, dining-hall hacks, and wholesome snack choices to support your health goals, with campus-focused guidance during National Nutrition Month. Expect practical examples, quick demos, and time for Q&A.
The Massachusetts Story: Lessons for the Nation
Join Aimee Guidera for a focused look at Massachusetts' 1993 Education Reform Act, examining how data-driven goals, coalitions, and accountability shaped the state's approach. The talk explores which elements have shifted in recent years and distills actionable lessons for business leaders, policymakers, and educators nationwide.
Burton & Inglis Lecture: Faith Communities & Public Schools
Harvard's 2026 Burton & Inglis Lecture examines how faith communities and public schools can partner to expand opportunity while respecting constitutional boundaries. The program features The Kuumba Singers of Harvard College and a reception in Gutman Conference Center, Gutman Library.
Study Group: The Road to Trump—The Storm Arrives
Join Byron York for a study-group discussion at Harvard's Institute of Politics as they trace the 2016 GOP primary's two tracks and the rise of Donald Trump. A rigorous, insider take on how Trump dominated the race and reshaped American politics.
Free Speech, Media and the Democratic Idea with Ken Burns
Ken Burns discusses media, storytelling, and democracy with Nancy Gibbs at Harvard's JFK Forum in The Theodore H. White Lecture on Press and Politics. The conversation traces how American narratives have shaped Americanness and public discourse for more than two centuries.
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