18 upcoming lectures events
Michael Portillo Live Talk
Mon, 9 Nov 2026 at 19:30
Cadogan Hall
Michael Portillo brings crisp wit and political history to Cadogan Hall, delivering a sharp live talk that blends archival insight with charm, in a chic, acoustically radiant corner of London.
Milner Prize Lecture: Johan Håstad
Thu, 12 Nov 2026 at 18:00
The Royal Society
Professor Johan Håstad delivers the Milner Prize Lecture at The Royal Society, presenting cutting-edge insights in theoretical computer science to a scholarly audience inside London's iconic science venue.
Forecasting ecological dynamics in a changing world
Sun, 15 Nov 2026 at 18:00
The Royal Society
Join leading researchers for a critical discussion on forecasting ecological dynamics in a changing world. The talk covers new modeling approaches, data challenges, and implications for conservation and policy, set in the prestigious Royal Society venue.
Is the US still a democracy? Trump-era authoritarian populism
Tue, 17 Nov 2026 at 18:30
London School Of Economics
A charged LSE lecture examining whether the US remains a democracy amid Trump-era authoritarian populism, exploring threats to liberal institutions and the current state of American politics.
Debating nuclear weapons and democratic resilience
Tue, 17 Nov 2026 at 18:00
London School Of Economics
An LSE public lecture examining the evolving role of nuclear weapons in global security and the challenges to democratic resilience in the 21st century, featuring scholars and policy experts.
RDI Address 2025
Mon, 16 Nov 2026 at 18:00
RSA (Royal Society of Arts)
An evening lecture at the Royal Society of Arts presenting the RDI Address 2025, exploring research, development, and innovation trends in design and technology against a historic London backdrop.
The Creative Freelancer’s Experience
Mon, 16 Nov 2026 at 14:30
RSA (Royal Society of Arts)
Step into the RSA's grand, historic halls for The Creative Freelancer’s Experience—a vivid lecture that threads indie craft, hustle, and resilience into practical guidance for London's growing creative scene.
Can Democracy Survive War? The Ukrainian Experience
Tue, 17 Nov 2026 at 17:30
King's College London
An engaging university lecture at Kings College London exploring how war tests democratic governance, with analysis of Ukraine's experience, resilience, and the implications for the future of democracy amid conflict.
I’ll Make Me a World: The Past, Present, and Futures of Black History
Wed, 18 Nov 2026 at 17:30
University College London
I’ll Make Me a World: The Past, Present, and Futures of Black History at University College London traces Black history from archive to imagination, blending scholarship, story, and visionary futures.
Inaugural Lecture with Professor James Lee
Tue, 17 Nov 2026 at 18:00
King's College London
Inaugural Lecture with Professor James Lee at King's College London kicks off scholarly dialogue with a wide-ranging, energized talk that maps his research journey and future directions.
Bilingual myths: origins and what we know
Tue, 17 Nov 2026 at 18:00
University College London
Explore the origins and debunk common myths about bilingualism in this public lecture at University College London, drawing on linguistics, cognitive science, and language development research.
Anti-colonialism, Abolition and the Nationalist Backlash
Wed, 18 Nov 2026 at 12:00
SOAS University of London
An academic public lecture at SOAS on anti-colonialism, abolition, and the nationalist backlash, tracing historical and contemporary threads in postcolonial politics and governance.
Reclaiming Pluralism: Lessons from South Africa for a Divided Britain by Ebrahim Rasool
Tue, 17 Nov 2026 at 17:30
SOAS University of London
Reclaiming Pluralism: Lessons from South Africa for a Divided Britain by Ebrahim Rasool at SOAS, London, sparks a provocative, hopeful dialogue on reconciliation, civic space, and shared futures.
The Later Years: Organisation, Independence and Peace of Mind
Tue, 17 Nov 2026 at 18:00
Gresham College
The Later Years: Organisation, Independence and Peace of Mind at Gresham College invites a thoughtful London lecture on planning, autonomy, and mental clarity for mature professionals and lifelong learners.
Cities and Human Rights
Tue, 17 Nov 2026 at 13:00
University College London
A thought-provoking lecture at University College London exploring how urban policy and governance shape human rights in modern cities, addressing housing, mobility, policing, safety, and inclusion.
Public Policing and Private Security: Insights from the UK
Wed, 18 Nov 2026 at 13:00
Birkbeck University Of London
A university lecture at Birkbeck, University of London, examining how public policing and private security intersect in the UK, with expert analysis of policy implications, governance, civil liberties, and the evolving security landscape.
King's Population Health Institute Vanguard Seminar: Howard Bauchner
Tue, 17 Nov 2026 at 16:30
King's College London
Join Kings College London for the Vanguard Seminar on population health with Howard Bauchner. A college-led lecture exploring current health-policy challenges and research insights, with practical implications for public health practice.
Money Awards for Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Wed, 18 Nov 2026 at 18:00
University College London
An incisive lecture at University College London dissecting money awards and breach of fiduciary duty, pairing crisp legal analysis with real-world cases in a historic campus setting that hums with intellectual energy.