Intellectual Talks & Lectures in London

Enter The Castle with Jon Ronson

Tue, 8 Sept 2026 at 20:30

Cadogan Hall

Lecture

Enter The Castle with Jon Ronson lands at Cadogan Hall in London, a provocative lecture-night blending investigative wit with eerie, uncannily entertaining storytelling.

An Evening with Gabor Maté

Sun, 13 Sept 2026

Eventim Apollo

Lecture

An Evening with Gabor Maté at London's Eventim Apollo offers an intimate, illuminating exploration of trauma, healing and compassion, blending science, storytelling and practical guidance in a grand theatre setting.

Unravelling the magnetic histories of Earth and other terrestrial objects

Tue, 15 Sept 2026 at 19:00

The Royal Society

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Join a keynote public lecture at The Royal Society as researchers reveal how Earth's magnetic history and signals from other rocky bodies illuminate planetary evolution, drawing on geophysics, paleomagnetism, and cutting-edge data.

Blue Plaques Talk Back

Fri, 18 Sept 2026 at 20:30

Cadogan Hall

Lecture

Join a thought-provoking history talk about London's blue plaques and the stories behind them, presented as part of Chelsea Arts Festival 2026 at Cadogan Hall. Learn how commemorated figures connect to the city's architectural heritage in an engaging evening of culture and conversation.

Houses of Parliament Guided Tour

Wed, 23 Sept 2026

Westminster

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Guided 90-minute tour inside the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, offering insights into how UK Parliament works and its history.

Unity for the Planet

Fri, 2 Oct 2026

Haverstock School

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Unity for the Planet at Haverstock School gathers students and adults for an engaging talk about planetary stewardship, climate action, and sustainable living. Local organizers share practical steps for a greener London and inspire community involvement.

Mary Beard

Tue, 6 Oct 2026 at 20:30

Cadogan Hall

Lecture

Mary Beard speaks at Cadogan Hall in London, delivering an engaging, accessible lecture that stitches ancient wonders to modern culture, inviting curiosity and lively debate in an elegant, intimate setting.

Francis Crick Prize Lecture by Professor Kayla King

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 at 19:00

The Royal Society

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Professor Kayla King delivers the Francis Crick Prize Lecture at The Royal Society, exploring advances in molecular biology and the ongoing impact of Crick's legacy in a prestigious London science venue.

Immunology of the exposome: immune responses in chronic inflammation

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 at 19:00

The Royal Society

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A science lecture at The Royal Society exploring how environmental exposures shape the immune system and drive chronic inflammatory disease. Leading researchers discuss mechanisms, recent findings, and implications for prevention and therapy.

Michael Portillo Live Talk

Mon, 9 Nov 2026 at 19:30

Cadogan Hall

Lecture

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

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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

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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.

The Creative Freelancer’s Experience

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 at 14:30

RSA (Royal Society of Arts)

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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.

RDI Address 2025

Mon, 16 Nov 2026 at 18:00

RSA (Royal Society of Arts)

Lecture

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.

Cities and Human Rights

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 at 13:00

University College London

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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.

King's Population Health Institute Vanguard Seminar: Howard Bauchner

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 at 16:30

King's College London

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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.

Can Democracy Survive War? The Ukrainian Experience

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 at 17:30

King's College London

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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.

Reclaiming Pluralism: Lessons from South Africa for a Divided Britain by Ebrahim Rasool

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 at 17:30

SOAS University of London

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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.

Inaugural Lecture with Professor James Lee

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 at 18:00

King's College London

Lecture

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.

Debating nuclear weapons and democratic resilience

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 at 18:00

London School Of Economics

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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.

Bilingual myths: origins and what we know

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 at 18:00

University College London

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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.

The Later Years: Organisation, Independence and Peace of Mind

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 at 18:00

Gresham College

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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.

Is the US still a democracy? Trump-era authoritarian populism

Tue, 17 Nov 2026 at 18:30

London School Of Economics

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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.

Anti-colonialism, Abolition and the Nationalist Backlash

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 at 12:00

SOAS University of London

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An academic public lecture at SOAS on anti-colonialism, abolition, and the nationalist backlash, tracing historical and contemporary threads in postcolonial politics and governance.

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