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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Emily Grossman will be talking about the need to get rid of the super outdated stereotype that all scientists are cold, unemotional...and male.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.

WTF! (What The Fly?)

Why do researchers work with fruit flies? Can they teach us anything? Why should we care? In all, WTF? (What The Fly?)... Colin McClure will explain.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

The Cottingley Fairies: 100 Years of the Fairy Photographs.

London Fortean Society, in partnership with Conway Hall, present a night marking the centenary of the Cottingley Fairies case.

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.

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.

Michael Rosen

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.

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.

HEROES: Jimmy Wales interviews Stewart Lee

Join us for a unique meeting of minds. Wikipedia founder and tech pioneer Jimmy Wales meets his hero: BAFTA winning comedian Stewart Lee.

Education & Democracy – Events For The Coming Year

GlobalNet21 invite their members - and those of the Ethical Society - to plan a series of events and activities around two themes in the coming year.

Is Islamic reform possible?

Speaker Hassan Radwan will discuss the topic of Islamic reform.

Putin in Perspective

John Edwards will attempt a penetrating analysis of this bold, enigmatic leader of a world super-power. Does he have expansionist ambitions or is he just responding to provocations driven by the USA? How should we respond and interact with the “Bear”? Is the development by the EU of strong trading relations with Russia an important new step?

Saying Yes To Life

We are being joined by Yes Tribe founder, Dave Cornthwaite for a Sunday Assembly to get you in the mood for summer!Since quitting a job as a terrible graphic designer (his words, not ours!) in 2005, Dave has developed a successful career based around his passions. He's an expert in adventure, non-motorised travel, audacity and creating work that you love. 

Conversations about Youth Work with African Diaspora Young People

This is a joint event between Ubele, City Bridge Trust, Conway Hall and Partnership for Young London, exploring current practice and develop recommendations for future effective work with young people of the African Diaspora, through facilitated group discussions.