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How Racist Is The UK?
How Racist Is The UK?
We are being joined by Camille Barton, who will explore the idea that racism is worst in countries such as the USA. She will speak about how this may also be a source of apathy and confusion when navigating these issues in a UK context. This talk will explore strategies to dismantle racism with a compassionate approach, utilising examples from Camille's time living and engaging in social justice work in the USA and the UK.
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Thinking on Sunday: What role for Capitalism in the digital age?
Thinking on Sunday: What role for Capitalism in the digital age?
Harry Shutt argues that Capitalism is now becoming as outmoded as feudalism had by around 1800, particularly in face of the accelerating technological change of the digital age. Just as the industrial revolution led to the emergence of Capitalism in the 19th century, so its dominance is now threatened by a new technological transformation and the sprouting of new forms economic and social organisation.
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Mole taxidermy workshop
Mole taxidermy workshop
In these classes you will be introduced to the processes and techniques behind basic taxidermy. You will learn how to skin, prep, preserve, mount and position your animal. You can choose to mount it realistically or anthropomorphically (ie wearing clothes) and at the end of the day you can take your stuffed creation home to occupy pride of place on your mantelpiece.
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Watling Street: Travels Through Britain and Its Ever-Present Past
Watling Street: Travels Through Britain and Its Ever-Present Past
*SOLD OUT*Returns only John Higgs on Watling Street. A road of witches and ghosts, of queens and highwaymen, of history and myth, of Chaucer, Dickens and James Bond. Along this route Boudicca met her end, the Battle of Bosworth changed royal history, Bletchley Park code breakers cracked Nazi transmissions and Capability Brown remodelled the English landscape.
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Iraqis Living With Trauma in a War Zone & How to Cope With It
Iraqis Living With Trauma in a War Zone & How to Cope With It
Tadhamun (Iraqi Women Solidarity) invites experts and health practitioners to discuss the impact of the continuing cycle of war and occupation upon the Iraqi population.
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Alastair Creamer: How to find work that makes your heart sing
Alastair Creamer: How to find work that makes your heart sing
Creative thinker, consultant, coach and Eyes Wide Opened co-founder, Alastair Creamer on why we ask ourselves the wrong question with 'What do you want to do?'. We should instead focus on who we are, what drives us and what our unique story is, and, most importantly, on finding our 'why'.
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Thinking on Sunday: Palestine, Israel and the Beautiful Game – dilemmas for a post-ethical age?
Thinking on Sunday: Palestine, Israel and the Beautiful Game – dilemmas for a post-ethical age?
Football is the most popular sport in both Israel and Palestine. Both football associations are members of the world governing body FIFA and are subject to its rules yet teams from the two countries have never played each other. Dr Geoff Lee discuss this and the wider matter of ethics in sport.
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Rat or rogue taxidermy workshop
Rat or rogue taxidermy workshop
In these classes you will be introduced to the processes and techniques behind basic taxidermy. You will learn how to skin, prep, preserve, mount and position your animal. You can choose to mount it realistically or anthropomorphically (ie wearing clothes) and at the end of the day you can take your stuffed creation home to occupy pride of place on your mantelpiece.
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Master the Art of Micro Mindfulness
Master the Art of Micro Mindfulness
A self-development workshop in partnership with Psychologies Magazine, this event will take you on an exploratory journey through the fascinating world of mindfulness. No matter what your experience, you will gain a deeper understanding of what it means to live mindfully.
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Rhinegold LIVE: Sam Haywood
Rhinegold LIVE: Sam Haywood
For Hyperion he has recorded the piano works of Russian pianist-composer Julius Isserlis, (grandfather of cellist Steven Isserlis) and this recital launches his forthcoming Stanford Preludes release.This concert is followed by an informal Q&A which will be conducted by Owen Mortimer, editor of International Piano magazine.
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My Life with the Alpine Time Travellers
My Life with the Alpine Time Travellers
Damanhur, a 600-strong community, had built the world's most extraordinary piece of outsider art: an underground temple the size of St Paul’s Cathedral, one of the great architectural wonders of the modern world. What links this extraordinary community with the jazz musician Sun Ra? David Bramwell will answer that and other questions at this talk...
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Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop
Guinea Pig Taxidermy workshop
In these classes you will be introduced to the processes and techniques behind basic taxidermy. You will learn how to skin, prep, preserve, mount and position your animal. You can choose to mount it realistically or anthropomorphically (ie wearing clothes) and at the end of the day you can take your stuffed creation home to occupy pride of place on your mantelpiece.
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Too Sensitive For Science?
Too Sensitive For Science?
Emily Grossman will be talking about the need to get rid of the super outdated stereotype that all scientists are cold, unemotional...and male. And if that's not enough, we'll be singing our hearts out, hearing stories from members of the community, drinking a vat of tea/coffee and eating a heck of a lot of biscuits afterwards too.
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Photography: Process, Theory & Practice Group – #2 Celebrations
Photography: Process, Theory & Practice Group – #2 Celebrations
Join a monthly photography meet up facilitated by Grace Gelder. Each session will begin with a presentation and discussion on a specific theme and then a short practical exercise. This group aims to create an inclusive space for people to share ideas, build a community, create new work and get the support and feedback that they wish to receive on a regular basis.
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Weasel or stoat taxidermy workshop
Weasel or stoat taxidermy workshop
In these classes you will be introduced to the processes and techniques behind basic taxidermy. You will learn how to skin, prep, preserve, mount and position your animal. You can choose to mount it realistically or anthropomorphically (ie wearing clothes) and at the end of the day you can take your stuffed creation home to occupy pride of place on your mantelpiece.
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Start Up Or Start Down?
Start Up Or Start Down?
Richard Ashcroft, Professor of Bioethics in the School of Law at Queen Mary University of London, where he teaches medical law, bioethics, and human rights is going to talk about "disruptive innovation. Sunday Assembly London is free to attend and runs entirely on donations. Please support us if you can to keep it free for those who can't.
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Music in Motion: Gildas Quartet & Ensemble
Music in Motion: Gildas Quartet & Ensemble
Immersive, visual and theatrical, Music-in-Motion brings a bold new aesthetic approach to the traditional classical concert. Turning the whole auditorium into a 'theatre of music', the musicians become embodied channels of the musical drama, dissolving boundaries between performers and audience.
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Squirrel or rabbit taxidermy
Squirrel or rabbit taxidermy
In these classes you will be introduced to the processes and techniques behind basic taxidermy. You will learn how to skin, prep, preserve, mount and position your animal. You can choose to mount it realistically or anthropomorphically (ie wearing clothes) and at the end of the day you can take your stuffed creation home to occupy pride of place on your mantelpiece.
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Watch Out – Quantum Sensor about!
Watch Out – Quantum Sensor about!
We are increasingly dependent on sensors – little devices that monitor anything from pollution levels to our digestive system, and when these are connected to the internet, allow intelligent interrogation and response. Professor Terry Whall will talk about why and how sensors are fundamental to the fast-approaching Artificial Intelligence era which has the potential to radically change our society.
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Conspiracy Theories are for Losers
Conspiracy Theories are for Losers
Professor Joesph Uscinski will show that conspiracy theories follow a strategic logic: they are tools used by the powerless to attack and defend against the powerful. Conspiracy theories must conform to this logic, or they will not be successful. In this way, conspiracy theories are for losers.
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ProductTank July: Working with Legacy systems and Industries
ProductTank July: Working with Legacy systems and Industries
In the next ProductTank on Wednesday 19th July we will explore how best to work with existing people, processes and technology whilst driving value and innovation in your product or industry.
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How to save the NHS
How to save the NHS
What should the government do to take the pressure off the health service? And what kind of reforms would help the NHS to run itself more efficiently? Join Denis Campbell for a panel discussion on the future of the NHS. Guests include Anita Charlesworth, Rachel Clarke, Sir David Nicholson and crossbench peer Lord Norman Warner.
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Mouse or Hamster Taxidermy workshop
Mouse or Hamster Taxidermy workshop
In these classes you will be introduced to the processes and techniques behind basic taxidermy. You will learn how to skin, prep, preserve, mount and position your animal. You can choose to mount it realistically or anthropomorphically (ie wearing clothes) and at the end of the day you can take your stuffed creation home to occupy pride of place on your mantelpiece.
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Feeling Like A Fraud: How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Feeling Like A Fraud: How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Imposter Syndrome and feeling like a fraud are such common things, whether in education, at work or in our friendships and communities.We are being joined by Award Winning Coach, Speaker and Author, Jenny Garrett for an interactive talk. She will introduce us to the concept of imposter syndrome and look at what it really means.
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Unlocking a Better World
Unlocking a Better World
Partake in a stimulating discussion as environmentalist and global thinker Richard Priestley shares his insights into the key areas that need to be addressed to enable human beings to harmoniously co-habit our planet as we progress towards the 22nd century.
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Insect taxidermy: Butterfly Setting & Preservation
Insect taxidermy: Butterfly Setting & Preservation
In these classes you will be introduced to the processes and techniques behind basic taxidermy. You will learn how to skin, prep, preserve, mount and position your animal. You can choose to mount it realistically or anthropomorphically (ie wearing clothes) and at the end of the day you can take your stuffed creation home to occupy pride of place on your mant
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Research For Action And Influence Conference
Research For Action And Influence Conference
The Research For Action And Influence Conference concludes a 9 month OCN Level 3 accredited course run by the Evelyn Oldfield Unit. It has provided members of refugee and migrant communities with the skills to become community researchers and campaigners.
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Money & Happiness – what really matters?
Money & Happiness – what really matters?
When it comes to money and happiness, what really matters? And how can we use our money in ways that make us happier? Join us for an inspiring evening with BBC presenter Claudia Hammond to explore the psychology of money and its implications.
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Outskirts – Living Life on the Edge of the Green Belt
Outskirts – Living Life on the Edge of the Green Belt
John Grindrod tells of the vision behind green-belts, their creation, and discusses the fiery emotions they stir up and tells a story of growing up there, recounted in his poignant social history Outskirts.
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Lawrence Krauss in conversation with Jim Al-Khalili
Lawrence Krauss in conversation with Jim Al-Khalili
Join us for an evening with internationally renowned theoretical physicist, and passionate advocate for reason, Lawrence Krauss, as he celebrates the release of his much anticipated book The Greatest Story Ever Told...So Far.
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Art for Our Sake
Art for Our Sake
In this three-headed conversation, between a philosophical art historian and two practising artists, they set out to redefine “Art" in the twenty-first century, and to show it as a force that flows across the philosophical, the personal and the political.
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Capitalism: Concept and Idea
Capitalism: Concept and Idea
As a counterpoint to the retreat of the concept of communism from history to 'idea', this conference will mark the 150th anniversary of the first volume of Karl Marx's Capital: A Critique of Political Economy by asking the question of the meanings of 'capital' and 'capitalism' today as at once (explanatory structural-historical) concepts and (political) ideas.
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