Public Talks, Debates and Lectures in London
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Wednesday 20th July
(6pm)
Conflicting Issues in Arctic Hydrocarbon Exploration
Cost: £5
@ The Geological Society, Burlington House
Following an introduction from Dr Robert Scott of CASP, three presentations will offer differing perspectives on the increasing interest in the Arctic region as a potential source of hydrocarbon resources. These will include an overview of the petroleum potential, the environmental issues associated with hydrocarbon exploration and the potential political conflicts in the region.
The lecture will begin at 6pm and will be followed by a question and answer session and refreshments in the Lower library at Burlington House.
Speakers: Prof Alastair Fraser of Imperial College, Prof Paul Berkman of Scott Polar Research Institute, Prof Alan Rodger of British Antarctic Survey
Address: 8-11 Burlington Arcade, London, W1J 0PG
Nearest Rail Station: Green Park and Piccadilly Circus
Register for the event here: http://www.geolsoc.org.uk/gsl/groups/specialist/petroleum/polarbears or contact Steve Whalley, Event Co-ordinator: +44 (0)20 7432 0980 or email: [email protected]
Wednesday 20th July (6:30 - 8pm)
Cost: Free
@ LSE
Speaker: Douglas Edwards, Employee Number 59 of Google
Google’s first director of marketing and brand management (1999 - 2005) responsible for setting the tone and direction of the company’s communications with its users will give a talk, from experience, about the company that changed the world.
This event at LSE marks the launch of his book ‘I’m Feeling Lucky: The Confessions of Google Employee Number 59′
Address: Old Theatre, Old Building, London School of Economics and Political Science, Houghton Street, London, WC2A 2AE
Nearest Tubes: Holborn, Covent Garden and Temple
This event is free and open to all with no ticket required. Entry is on a first come, first served basis. For any queries email [email protected] or call 020 7955 6043 and for more details check out LSE’s website.
Thursday 21st July
(5-6pm)
Cost: Free
@ Apple Store, Regent Street
Hosted by the APA, this event covers the ever-changing nature of the advertising industry and the outlook for commercial production companies. Hear about the impact of new media and how essential it is for advertisers to stay ahead of the curve. With virals and Internet-based campaigns the standard, advertisers need to find innovative ways to engage and excite consumers. Attend this event at the Apple Store for an opportunity to be inspired by leading industry insiders.
Address: 235 Regent Street, London, W1B 2EL
Nearest Rail Station: Oxford Circus
Come early as seating is limited.
Thursday 21st July (7pm)
Cost: Free
@ Bexleyheath School, Bexley
Join Boris Johnson and a panel of guests at Talk London, and put your questions to the Mayor on community life in Bexley and what he is doing for London.
Panel: Boris Johnson - Mayor of London
James Cleverly - Assembly Member, Bexley and Bromley (Chair)
Ray Lewis - Mayor’s Mentoring Ambassador
Teresa O’Neill - Leader, Bexley Council
Gurcharan Singh Dhesi MBE - Special Constable, LB Bexley
Address: Bexleyheath School, Woolwich Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, DA6 7DA
Nearest Rail Station: Bexleyheath Station
Apply for your free tickets here: http://www.london.gov.uk/talklondon/apply-for-tickets
Tuesday 26th July
(6:30-8pm)
Cost: Free
@ LSE
Two of the great economic thinkers of the 20th century had sharply contrasting views: John Maynard Keynes believed that governments could create sustainable employment and growth. His contemporary and rival Friedrich Hayek believed that investments have to be based on real savings rather than fiscal stimulus or artificially low interest rates. BBC Radio 4 will be recording a debate between modern day followers of Keynes and Hayek.
Panel: chaired by Paul Mason, Professor George Selgin, Professor Lord Skidelsky, Duncan Weldon, Dr Jamie Whyte
Address: Old Theatre, Old Building, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, WC2A 2AE
Nearest Tube Station: Temple, Holborn
This event is free and open to all with no ticket required. Entry is on a first come, first served basis. For any queries email [email protected] or call 020 7955 6043.
Tuesday 26th July
(6pm)
Cost: Free
@ Mansion House
The Lord Mayor’s Annual Gresham Lecture
The Lord Mayor of London, Michael Bear, will speak on the regeneration and development of Spitalfields Market and Bishop’s Square. This project illustrates the means of connecting communities and creating opportunities, through the development of urban space.
Address: Mansion House, Mansion House Place, London, EC4N 8LB
Nearest Tube Station: Mansion House
Apply for your free tickets here: http://www.gresham.ac.uk/lectures-and-events/spitalfields-opportunity-through-regeneration
Tuesday 26th July
(8:15pm)
Cost: £12.50 Standard, £10 Early Bird, £8 Concession (student and senior)
@ Frontline Club
Insight into the phone hacking scandal with an expert panel.
The closure of the News of the World following further revelations that schoolgirl Milly Dowler’s phone was allegedly hacked by private investigators has failed to draw a line under the growing crisis.
The scandal poses massive questions — and not just for journalists. With Rupert Murdoch’s takeover bid for BSkyB in tatters, for instance, where do the events of the past two weeks leave Murdoch’s empire? And as more allegations surface concerning former NotW editor Andy Coulson, are Labour backbenchers right to call for prime minister David Cameron — who employed Coulson as his communications chief — to resign?
Join the Frontline Club with an expert panel to discuss this ever-deepening scandal, as we consider what ‘hackgate’ might mean for the future of journalism, politics and power in Britain.
Panel: Chaired by Jon Snow, Jane Martinson, Martin Moore, Toby Young
Address: Frontline Club, 13 Norfolk Place, London, W2 1QJ (+44 (0)20 7479 8950 http://www.frontlineclub.com)
Nearest Tube Station: Paddington
Buy your tickets here: http://www.frontlineclub.com/events/2011/07/reactive-phone-hacking-ethics-and-tabloid-journalism.html
Thursday 8th September
Cost: Free
@ TBC, London
Popular, televised debate Question Time, chaired by David Dimbleby, returns to London on Thursday 8th September 2011. Watch the programme being filmed live and join in on the debate by quizzing public figures on the recent events.
Panel: TBC
Address: TBC
Nearest Tube Station: TBC
Apply for free tickets here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/question_time/1858613.stms
Wednesday 21st September
(7pm)
Cost: £10
@ National Army Museum
Ex-SAS man Andy McNab will be giving a talk at the National Army Museum which will draw on his own experiences and those of serving soldiers to show the courage and hardship which British servicemen face every day in the Afghanistan war. He will also give his own views on the conflict, and how he thinks we should move forward.
Address: National Army Museum, Royal Hospital Road, Chelsea, London, SW3 4HT
Nearest Tube Station: Sloane Square
Tickets can be purchased in the following ways: Telephone: 020 7881 6600, Online:http://www.nam.ac.uk/whats-on/celebrity-speakers/afghanistan-way-forward or at the Museum
Tuesday 27th September
(6:30pm)
Cost: £5 for DIY members and £9.50 for non-members
@ Core Gallery
Find out how to become an award winning blogger and accelerate your practice, attract visitors to your blog and build an online presence.
How can you find your voice as a blogger, making it a must read, and how to build your online presence in a frank and open discussion which shall also cover the possible pitfalls that can crop up with online profiles as well as tips on what makes blogs stand out.
Your artistic profile and blogging platforms can be very important in the development of your career and can be utilised to create networks and opportunities. Bloggers at this discussion shall explain how their blogs have not only created engagement in their practice, but also led to job opportunities and even commissions or sales of their work.
Speaker(s): Chaired by Andrew Bryant, online editor of artists talking a-n. Joined by Rob Turner and Rosalind Davis (a-n award winning bloggers 2009) Sarah Rowles (Q-Art) and Jane Boyer
Address: Core Gallery, 8 - 12 Creekside, Deptford, London, SE8 3DX (020 8692 2783, http://coregallery.co.uk/)
Nearest Tube Station: Deptford Bridge
Buy your tickets at the Core Gallery before the talk begins
Thursday 13th October
(7-9:30pm)
Earthwatch: 40 years of Earthwatching, 40 days to save the planet
Cost: Free
@ Royal Geographical Society
Earthwatch has been protecting the planet for 40 years, but imagine we had just 40 days left to save it – what would you do?
Five speakers, one debate; you decide!
Address: Royal Geographical Society, 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR (020 7501 3000)
Nearest Tube Station: Knightsbridge, South Kensington
Apply for your free ticket here: http://www.earthwatch.org/europe/tickets/
London is jam-packed with public talks, debates and lectures on just about everything, so the combination of living in London and finding this page means that you should easily be able to find something to interest you!
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Monday 18th July
(7 - 8pm)
Cost: Free
@ Apple Store, Regent Street
Listen to Academy Award-winning filmmaker John Lasseter as he discusses the making of CARS 2.
John Lasseter has been the creative leader of Pixar since its inception and chief creative officer for Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios. Renowned for producing and directing iconic films such as Toy Story 1 & 2, A Bug’s Life and Cars 1 & 2.
Address: 235 Regent Street, London, W1B 2EL
Nearest Rail Station: Oxford Circus
Come early as seating is limited.


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