Talks

A PARTICULARLY NASTY CASE: A MURDEROUSLY FUNNY EVENING WITH ADAM KAY  Join BAFTA-winning writer and comedian Adam Kay for an evening of hilarious and horrifying anecdotes, as well as a …

The historian and co-host of the chart-topping podcast Empire, William Dalrymple, shares the rarely told story of India’s role as a cultural and scientific superpower of the ancient world. One …

Join Colonel Chris Hadfield – acclaimed astronaut, test pilot, spacewalker, spaceship commander, and best-selling author – for a captivating journey into the majesty of our planet and the vast universe …

After a sell-out tour in 2024, legendary journalist and broadcaster John Simpson CBE is returning to the stage for an exclusive evening packed with unparalleled insights from one of the …

“Adventures, expeditions, and journeys have helped shape and mould me. They have strengthened me emotionally, physically, and mentally and armed me with the skills for life.”  Ben Fogle Ben Fogle’s …

The inspirational adventurer and endurance cyclist Emily Chappell shares stories from her epic travels and remarkable life story. Emily Chappell was not sporty at school, but when she reached her …

General Sir Patrick Sanders KCB CBE DSO, former Chief of the General Staff Date/Time: Thursday 13 February 2025, 5.30pm Venue: Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building, Newcastle University All our events remain …