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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
  • Guest Speakers
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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
  • Guest Speakers
  • Online Viewing Available
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NUWRFC Old Girls Weekend

Are you ready to get your boots back on and get back on the turf at Cochrane Park against our current 1XV? How about a night out in the toon? If so, bring on our Old Girls Weekend.

Date Time Location
Friday 1 - Sunday 3 May 2026 Weekend of events Newcastle upon Tyne
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The Watchdog Role: Journalism as a Check on Political Power

Join an all‑female panel of world‑leading journalists for a powerful conversation on how the press shapes democracy. Explore the evolving role of journalism and ask what responsibilities reporters will carry in shaping democracy in 2026 and beyond.

Date Time Location
Tuesday 5 May 2026 18:30 - 21:30 Frontline Club, 13 Norfolk Place, London, W2 1QJ
  • Guest Speakers
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The New Global (Dis)order

We live in a world where the only certainty is uncertainty and economic and moral issues are intertwined. Join this discussion to explore what the ongoing (dis)order means for our economic prospects, our business outlook and individual livelihoods.

Date Time Location
Tuesday 30 June 2026 17:30 - 20:00 (BST) Newcastle Civic Centre
  • Guest Speakers