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INSIGHTS Public Lectures

Newcastle alumni are invited to these free lectures on campus, showcasing the best thinkers of today.

Date Time Location
Various dates up until May Lectures begin at 5.30pm (unless otherwise stated) and last for approximately one hour Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building, Newcastle University NE1 7RY
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Newcastle Climate Forum and The Great Climate Debate

Join Newcastle's fifth Climate Change Forum hosted by Newcastle and Northumbria Universities in collaboration with Newcastle City Council. The forum will focus on greening the university campuses and biodiversity, followed by The Great Climate Debate.

Date Time Location
Thursday 5 March 2026 17:00 - 19:30 (GMT) The Great Hall, Sutherland Building, Northumbria University
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What is the fundamental purpose of a university in the 21st century?

This debate challenges us to rethink the core mission of higher education in a world that demands both adaptability and integrity.

Date Time Location
Tuesday 10 March 2026 18:00 - 21:00 (GMT) Lloyds, 10 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7AE
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The Rage and Bonds Machine: Social Media, Misinformation, and the Rise of Radical Populism

Join Dr Martin Farr (Senior Lecturer in Contemporary British History) and Dr Majid Khosravini (Reader in Digital Media & Discourse Studies) to explore the explosive rise of radical populism and the powerful role media outlets play in fuelling it.

Date Time Location
Thursday 26 March 2026 12:30 - 13:30 (GMT) Online via Zoom
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