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Nature or nurture.
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- Prof. Steve Jones
Prof. Jones uses fat cats, Mickey Mouse, murder rates and bendy buses to answer one of the biggest questions in science: nature or nurture? revealing what we don’t know about…
The gift of invention.
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- Emily Cummins
Emily joins us at ‘Lost’ to talk about the importance of turning thoughts into deeds and deeds into lifesaving products that can be accessed by all. An inspiring talk by…
An Explosive Tale
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- Dr. Claire Benson
Dr. Claire takes us on a fascinating journey into some of chemistry’s greatest advances. From the early understanding of molecules and reactions through to spectroscopy and even to Nobel’s munitions…
Illusions of enternal life.
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- Chris Cassells
Part lecture, part performance and part confession, Chris uncovers the history of magic ‘From Houdini to Potter’ showcasing some of its greatest ‘deceptions’ leaving you with a sense that all…
An end to domestic violence
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- Baroness Scotland
Baroness Scotland’s talk is about the ongoing fight to achieving a future free from domestic violence. It’s released on the day 1 Billion women take to the streets, dance and…
Women in Hip Hop
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- Emily Rawson
Emily’s talk pays homage to all the influential women who’ve left their mark on the Hip Hop genre, from early inspirations (Salt-n- Pepa, Lisa ‘Left-Eye’ Lopes) to up and coming…
David McCandless: Information is Beautiful
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- David McCandless
In this fascinating talk, David spans the world of visualized data, from hard stats on politics and climate to trends in drug use. His designed information helps us understand the…
This is Rollerderby
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- Courtney Welch
In her personal and passionate talk Courtney shares her love for the sport that is ‘for the skaters, by the skaters’. With all its bumps, scrapes and stockings, it’s a…
Turning the page.
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- Liz Ann Bennet
Liz’s talk explores the growing revolution in women’s media and argues that it’s high time magazines started making us happier.
Listen to kids.
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- Robin and Partridge
Fresh from their successes at the Edinburgh Fringe, Robin and Partridge apply their improv’ techniques to the lecture medium and throw the audience into their very own circle of trust.…