Our aim is to provide topical, research based lectures which are accessible to staff and students from a wide range of disciplines. Suggestions for speakers for the lecture series are welcomed. If you, or a visiting colleague, wish to be involved in our lecture series, please email the SCR President.
Find out details about our most recent or upcoming public lectures below.
Please join us at Van Mildert College for an unmissable “In Conversation” with author Alexander McCall Smith, hosted by Professor Tom Mole. The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency shot him to stardom and into hearts worldwide. With fans spanning the globe, his books have been translated into 46 languages and are bestsellers worldwide. Durham University’s […]
On 19 February, we were delighted to welcome underwater archaeologist, small finds researcher and illustrator, Gary Bankhead (Department of Archaeology, Durham University), to present our Epiphany Term SCR Dinner. Gary provided a fascinating overview of the River Wear Assemblage, which contains thousands of small finds, and offered insights into the history of Durham Cathedral and […]
Our first SCR lecture of 2020, given by Dr Charlotte Adams, Assistant Professor in the Departments of Earth Sciences and Engineering, was a fascinating and highly topical start to our programme of talks and lectures. With half of the UK’s energy demand being for heat and most being produced by burning gas, it is essential […]
SCR Lecture Series jointly hosted with the JCR Feminism Society – ‘Being a Political Woman: Change, Challenge and Choice’. This lecture was celebration of International Women’s Day given by Labour county councillor, campaign organiser and Jo Cox Leadership and recent graduate Maura McKeon. Maura outlined her motivations, selection and role as a County Councillor. She […]
For posterity, our past lectures are listed below.
28 October 2019: “Uncovering the early medieval archaeology of Lindisfarne”, presented by Dr David Petts
7th March 2019: “Being a Political Woman: Change, Challenge and Choice”, presented by Maura McKeon
25th February 2019: “Word Sharing Event: Behind the crime scene, the importance of research in crime fiction”, presented by Mari Hannah
22 February 2018: “Chemistry between the sheets: At life’s origin”, presented by Professor Chris Greenwell, Durham University.
27 April 2017: “Electricity and Life”, presented by Professor Stuart Wilson, School of Medicine, Pharmacy and Health, Durham University.
9 December 2015: “Robert Hooke – a rough but brilliant diamond”, presented by Prof. Sir Arnold Wolfendale FRS, Department of Physics, Durham University, 14th Astronomer Royal.
18 November 2015: “The Big Issue: a hand up and not a hand out”, presented by the CEO of The Big Issue, Stephen Robertson.
