The final lecture in a short course covering everything in the universe! Lots to learn whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro. This is the final lecture in a short course in astronomy, led by Dr. Adrian Jannetta, covering basic concepts, practical experience, and the latest developments in a rapidly changing field. The full … Continue reading "Summer Astronomy: Lecture 5"
We expect our world will continue with faster changes; what is likely and how should we prepare and respond? This talk is by Mauri This talk is by Maurice Ward, M.Sc., FRSA. Nobody, including experts, knows what the future will be. The session will investigate four possible scenarios, rather than a prediction, for the effect … Continue reading "Advancing technology: Good or bad?"
The Circular Economy – what it is and how it can be used to create a fairer, more sustainable future This is a series of two one-hour le This event is now full. We will be recording both sessions, and if you would like to be notified when these recordings are available, please register on … Continue reading "The Circular Economy – how to make our lives more sustainable"
Our final course about the ancient civilisations of the Americas deals with how things were before and after Spanish intervention in 1492. These lectures are by Prof Maria Chester. 1491: NEW DISCOVERIES OF THE AMERICAS BEFORE COLUMBUSThese lectures are based on the book written by Charles Mann (Knopf, 2005) but with a twist because as … Continue reading "American Civilisations: before 1491 and after 1493"
A short course on the moon, planets, stars, galaxies, and practical observing tips. Lots to learn for beginners or seasoned observers. A short course in astronomy by Dr. Adrian Jannetta covering basic concepts, practical experience, and the latest developments in a rapidly changing field. The full course costs £15, or you can book individual lectures … Continue reading "Autumn Astronomy: Full Series"
A short course on the moon, planets, stars, galaxies, and practical observing tips. Lots to learn for beginners or seasoned observers. A short course in astronomy by Dr. Adrian Jannetta covering basic concepts, practical experience, and the latest developments in a rapidly changing field. This listing enables you to book tickets for individual lectures for … Continue reading "Autumn Astronomy: Individual lectures"
An accessible introduction to the geology of Britain. This is a series of six lectures by Alison Tymon on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4pm. This listing is for individual lectures; you can buy tickets to the full series here.Britain has a huge variety of rocks of all ages in its relatively small area. Geological activity … Continue reading "Geology of Britain: individual lectures"
An accessible introduction to the geology of Britain.Image: Loch Erisort from Cromor.This is a series of six lectures by Alison Tymon on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4pm. This listing is for the full series; you can buy tickets to individual lectures here.Britain has a huge variety of rocks of all ages in its relatively small … Continue reading "Geology of Britain"
A short course on the moon, planets, stars and galaxies, and practical observing tips. Lots to learn for beginners or seasoned observers.A short course in astronomy by Dr. Adrian Jannetta covering basic concepts, practical experience, and the latest developments in a rapidly changing field. This listing is for individual lectures, which cost £4 each The … Continue reading "Introduction to Astronomy: Individual Lectures"
A short course on the moon, planets, stars and galaxies, and practical observing tips. Lots to learn for beginners or seasoned observers.A short course in astronomy by Dr. Adrian Jannetta covering basic concepts, practical experience, and the latest developments in a rapidly changing field. The full course costs £15, or you can book individual lectures … Continue reading "Introduction to Astronomy: Full Series"
A short course covering the moon, stars, planets and cosmology with practical observing tips. Plenty for both beginners and seasoned pros.A short course in astronomy by Dr. Adrian Jannetta covering basic concepts, practical experience, and the latest developments in a rapidly changing field. This listing is for individual lectures, which cost £4 each The full … Continue reading "Introduction to Astronomy: Individual Lectures"
A short course covering the moon, stars, planets and cosmology with practical observing tips. Plenty for both beginners and seasoned pros.A short course in astronomy by Dr. Adrian Jannetta covering basic concepts, practical experience, and the latest developments in a rapidly changing field. This listing is for the full course of five lectures, which costs … Continue reading "Introduction to Astronomy: Full Series"
