Talks & Lectures in Glasgow

The History of Mermaids, Sea Spirits & Women

Dive beneath the surface of mermaid lore, tracing their long histories and what they may reveal about wider society.

The Glee Club, Glasgow

Off The Hook

Daz Black (Daz Games) and Will, of the successful YouTube channel Off The Hook, are hitting the road for the first time, bringing their Unhooked show to a theat…

King's Theatre, Glasgow

Miriam Margolyes: Full English

In her new book, Miriam's Full English, she turns her documentary-maker's eye on her own backyard.

King's Theatre, Glasgow

Glasgow Science Festival: Community: People and Wildlife on the West Coast of Scotland

Jane Smith, wildlife filmmaker, artist and author of Community: People and Wildlife on the West Coast of Scotland will describe her journey from the wilds of St…

Graham Kerr Building, Glasgow

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Glasgow Science Festival: Rediscovering Natural History: From Observation to Citizen Science

Celebrate The Glasgow Natural History Society’s 175th anniversary with a day-long programme of talks looking at how education, the media, citizen science and co…

Graham Kerr Building, Glasgow

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Glasgow Science Festival: The Future of Oceans

Have you got any questions about how Scottish seas may look in the next 20 years? This is your chance to ask your burning questions to experts in renewables, ma…

Advanced Research Centre, Glasgow

Glasgow Science Festival: How Animals Communicate

Dogs have dialogue through barking and sniffing, chimpanzees chatter through panting and hooting, and for humans, they point!

Advanced Research Centre, Glasgow

Glasgow Science Festival: Viewing the Invisible: Live Portrait Painting of a Scientist

Viewing the Invisible: Artist Ann Witheridge will live-paint a portrait of Glasgow University Professor Helen Walden, Head of Molecular Biosciences, while sci-a…

Advanced Research Centre, Glasgow

Glasgow Science Festival: ARC Conversations: Thriving Glasgow

What does it take to build a city where people and place can truly thrive? In 2021, a team of researchers, led by Jaime Toney, Professor in Environmental and Cl…

Advanced Research Centre, Glasgow

Glasgow Science Festival: Disabled Researchers in AI: Why Diversity and Inclusion Matter

AI is transforming how we live and work. But who is shaping it? Join researchers from the University of Glasgow to explore why including disabled and neurodiver…

Advanced Research Centre, Glasgow

Glasgow Science Festival: How Dreams Reflect our Emotions

Dreams borrow from real life - but never quite follow the rules. Discover how science's understanding of dreaming has changed over the last 20 years, and what d…

Advanced Research Centre, Glasgow

Glasgow Science Festival: Microscopic Worlds: Fact and Fantasy

Visit the University of Glasgow Zoology Museum and discover the amazing microscopic worlds that can be found all around you!

Graham Kerr Building, Glasgow

Cheers for 20 Years

Join Glasgow Science Festival to say ‘Cheers for 20 Years’. Explore what scientific advances have been made in the last 20 years and what the future may hold th…

Advanced Research Centre, Glasgow

Farah Saleh - Balfour Reparations

Balfour Reparations (2026-2046) is a compelling performance lecture by Palestinian dancer, choreographer and scholar, Farah Saleh, that invites you to explore a…

Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow

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Glasgow Science Festival: Physics and Engineering Inside a Hospital

The doors of the Beatson Oncology Centre are open for you to discover how physics and engineering are used in medicine.

Beatson Oncology Centre , Glasgow

Glasgow Science Festival: Strathclyde Science Showcase

Get ready for an action-packed day brought to you by the staff and students of the University of Strathclyde..

University of Strathclyde, Glasgow

Glasgow Science Festival: Biodiversity in the City - Claypits LNR

Ever wondered how research on birds is carried out? Watch the fascinating process of tagging and tracking birds at the Claypits, with researchers from the Glasg…

The Claypits Local Nature Reserve, Glasgow

Seed Talks: The History of Mermaids, Sea Spirits & Women

With Dr Monica Germanà.Dive beneath the surface of mermaid lore, tracing their long histories and what they may reveal about wider society. Followed by Q&A.

The Glee Club, Glasgow

Empire Cafe: Watershed

Join us at the Briggait to enjoy free events, children’s storytelling, public conversations with a variety of voices, poetry, exhibitions, free poetry anthology…

The Briggait, Glasgow

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Dinner with Julie Lin and Noby Leong

Capturing the spirit of Glasgow’s young, diverse food scene, which is enhancing the city’s character and international reputation, Julie Lin and Noby Leong will…

Drygate Brewing Co., Glasgow

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A Place at the Table: Affirming humanity - food, culture and social justice

Kirsty Wark will be joined by three extraordinary women, to consider how chefs, artists and activists can harness the power of food to reclaim history, connect…

Merchant City, Glasgow

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A Place at the Table: The Food of the Indian Diaspora

Does Indian culinary culture take on heightened significance for those in the Diaspora?

Merchant City, Glasgow

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A Place at the Table: Between Two Waters

Pam Brunton will be joined by Don Sloan, to discuss her acclaimed book, Between Two Waters.

Merchant City, Glasgow

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A Place at the Table: The New Glasgow

A diverse community of young and creative chefs and food writers are shaping the restaurant scene and culinary culture of Glasgow.

Merchant City, Glasgow

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A Place at the Table: Food cultures and social change

Through her acclaimed poems, plays and novels, Jackie Kay has challenged rigid interpretations of Scottish identity.

Merchant City, Glasgow

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A Place at the Table: Rethinking Scottish Identity

Through her acclaimed poems, plays and novels, Jackie Kay has challenged rigid interpretations of Scottish identity.

Merchant City, Glasgow

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An Evening with Henrik Larsson & Friends

Sold outAn Evening with Henrik Larsson & FriendsFeaturing: Johan Mjällby, John Hartson, Jackie McNamara, and Alan ThompsonLive, Unfiltered, Unforgettable.

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow

Janet Street-Porter: Off the Leash

From a bolshy child with a Welsh-speaking budgie to National Treasure, Janet Street-Porter's life (and language) has always been colourful.As a broadcaster, tel…

The Glee Club, Glasgow

Go West - We Close Our Eyes... And Other Stories - An Intimate Evening with singer, Peter Cox

Go West arrived on the charts like a comet. With classic hits like We Close Our Eyes, Call Me, Faithful, and King of Wishful Thinking, which featured on the Jul…

Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow

Jeremy Bowen: Truth Under Fire

Jeremy Bowen: Truth Under FireGaza. Ukraine. Syria. Sudan. Yemen. The world is facing more armed conflicts than at any point in decades, and Jeremy Bowen has re…

City Halls & Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow

The Night Sky Show - Volume 2: A Sky Full of Hope

The Night Sky Show - Volume 2A Sky Full of HopeBringing the sequel to his sell-out and highly praised Night Sky Show.

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow

Scottish Opera - Madama Butterfly Pre Show Talk

Get closer to the action and see into the minds of the creatives behind the production by attending a pre-show talk.

Theatre Royal Glasgow, Glasgow

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