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October 2019
Albert Einstein on science, ethics, and religion – Alister McGrath (Oxford)
This lecture marks the centenary of the confirmation of Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity in 1919 by exploring his far-reaching ideas about the relation of science, religion, and ethics.…
Find out more »The Friends of Harry Perkins – Chris Mullin (with Off the Shelf)
Chris Mullin will talk about his recent novel The Friends of Harry Perkins. The sequel to his bestselling A Very British Coup, this new novel is set in a future post-Brexit…
Find out more »November 2019
Festival of Social Sciences
In the midst of times that seem uncertain and unsettling, our social scientists seek to answer the greatest questions facing global society: how to ensure we can all lead fulfilling…
Find out more »Department of Music Composition Showcase
For the Department of Music Composition Showcase, Masters Performance students perform music written by undergraduate composers. Guaranteed to be truly unique! Beat the traffic, avoid the public transport rush and…
Find out more »Bolsover, the Cavendishes and Ben Jonson
Talk by Dr Tom Rutter, Senior Lecturer, Shakespeare & Renaissance Drama. This talk will discuss Bolsover Castle and its murals in relation to the poetry and drama of Ben Jonson, who…
Find out more »Music and the ‘Hypnerotomachia Poliphili’
This lunch time talk by Dr Tim Shephard (Department of Music) will explore the music in the Hypnerotomachia Poliphili, a 1499 romance story published in Venice and renowned for its…
Find out more »Dreaming in Renaissance Italy
Discover the meaning of dreams in the Renaissance. Dr Erin Maglaque, Lecturer in Early Modern European History, will explore the meanings of dreams in the Renaissance: from dream literature, to…
Find out more »Men, women, and the twenty-first century: friends, lovers, or enemies? – Nina Power
This talk will take stock of the current relations between the sexes in the wake of multiple waves of feminism, after #metoo and the attacks on masculinity and ask –…
Find out more »The Secrets of the Selkies
Through music, songs and fascinating visuals this show will explore the tale of the selkie-hybrid creatures that take the form of both humans and seals. Discover how they get trapped…
Find out more »Moving Heaven and Earth
Join the court of Charles I for an immersive experience recreating the sights, sounds and tastes of a royal banquet and theatrical entertainment at Bolsover Castle, with talks to find out…
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