Archives : Beautiful
The British Paraorchestra.
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- Charles Hazlewood
In this powerful and compelling talk and performance, Founder Charles Hazlewood discusses the importance of levelling the playing field of musical excellence and ending the limitations placed on individuals, not…
Jelly: reality and beyond.
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- Sam Bompas
In this incredible talk: part demo, part tasting, part confessional, Sam gives us a rare glimpse into the surreal world of Bompas and Parr. With jelly cathedrals, golden pigs heads,…
Choccywoccydoodah
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- Christine Taylor
In Christine’s fantastical talk, she takes us on a rare journey into the world of Choccywoccydoodah, a cult, an asylum, all dipped in chocolate. Her fascinating talk is followed 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…
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…
Finding the Higgs
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- Dr Veronique Boisvert
In her fascinating talk, Veronique brings to life the magic of the LHC and gives us a rare glimpse into the incredible work going there. As well as bringing us…
Growing Up Black.
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- Dennis Morris
In this lecture, Dennis talks about his illustrious career as well as his personal journey from Jamaica to England: with funny family anecdotes and fabulous reflections about his relationship with…
Adventures great and small.
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- Alastair Humphreys
Alastair’s talk is a testament to the adventures we can all have just by seeing our local environment with fresh eyes. As an adventurer with no talent, genetic advantages and…
An elementary guide to collecting
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- Max Whitby
Max’s talk is an interactive treat on the tenuous relationship between the periodic table, bumblebees (a personal obsession) and Shakespeare’s Sonnets. As well as sharing his passion for collecting, Max’s…
Beatjazz
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- Onyx Ashanti
Onyx’s talk isn’t really a talk, it’s an electro-voice operated description of the technology behind beatjazz, followed by a no holds barred rasie-the-roof performance – both sound and light show.