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Conway’s Journey Round the World, 1883–84: Part 1
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In 1882 Robert J. Jeffray and Henry Gyles Turner invited Moncure Conway to lecture in Australia. I know only that Jeffray had been a gold miner, but Turner (1831–1920) was…
The Penultimate Curiosity: Science, Religion and the Big Questions?
Lecture date: Sun, 2nd Oct, 2016
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The Ardèche Gorge, in the South of France, is home to some of the most remarkable paintings in the world. They would be worthy of inclusion in any national gallery….
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Is it Time to Rethink the “University”?
Lecture date: Sun, 4th Dec, 2016
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Jeremiads abound on the ‘end’ or the ‘death’ of modern universities. There are claims that they are been severely compromised by ‘neoliberalism’ and social changes and left behind by technological…
The Case for Abandoning CO2 Emission Reduction Targets
Lecture date: Sun, 10th Jul, 2016
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Global anthropogenic CO2 emissions continue their inexorable rise. The science shows that there is the increasing likelihood that the world is heading towards an environmental and humanitarian catastrophe. Yet despite…
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Heritage, Culture, Knowledge and Cutting-Edge Technology
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In 1929, Conway Hall was unveiled with a niche in the foyer. This niche was designed to display a revered piece of artwork; a bronze bust of Dr Moncure Conway (1832 –…
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How the Mensheviks Lost the Russian Revolution
Lecture date: Sun, 2nd Apr, 2017
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Estimated 9 min read
Sometimes a political party may enjoy a massive lead over its rivals at the start of a contest, only to throw its advantage away through its own ineptitude. But…
The Story of Scepticism
Lecture date: Sun, 4th Jun, 2017
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In common use ‘scepticism’ means a tendency to disbelieve or at least suspend belief in what you’re being told. But in philosophical circles it primarily means the tendency to…
Prospects for a solution to the Israel/Palestine conflict
Lecture date: Sun, 21st May, 2017
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Estimated 13 min read
The conflict between Israel and the Palestinians is one of the longest running of modern times and is not comprehensible without some knowledge of its history. I will first…
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Stepping into Britain: The Early Human Occupation of Europe
Lecture date: Sun, 26th Feb, 2017
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As with many great discoveries they were found by chance. We had been working at Happisburgh for over a decade, but visited in May 2013 to continue geophysics on the…
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How Should the West Handle North Korea?
Lecture date: Sun, 12th Mar, 2017
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Estimated 9 min read
The Kim Cult Current North Korean national legend is very easily summarised. The Koryo Dynasty, between 918 and 1392, unified the peninsula. This was followed by what is called “feudal…
Dystopian Times
Lecture date: Sun, 12th Feb, 2017
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Estimated 7 min read
The election and assumption to office of President Trump in January 2017 and the Brexit vote and its unfolding implications have led to widespread discussions as to whether we are…
New Frontiers in UK Politics?
Lecture date: Sun, 5th Feb, 2017
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The new leadership of the Green Party has called for a “progressive alliance” involving Labour, Greens, Plaid Cymru, the SNP and the Lib Dems to take on the Conservatives in…
Is the Writing on the Wall for Liberal Democracy?
Lecture date: Sun, 19th Feb, 2017
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Estimated 9 min read
1. Liberal Democracy after Brexit and Trump Where do the Brexit vote and Donald Trump’s election leave liberal democracy? Both events are to do with the discontent of the disenfranchised…
John Barrett – Obituary
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John Barrett (15 October 1936 – 19 January 2017) We regret to report the unexpected death of CHES member John Barrett, after some routine operations. His non-religious funeral was conducted…