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Talks

Professor Frank Dobbin

Getting to Diversity: A Talk About Which Diversity Initiatives Work and Which Fail

Frank Dobbin is Henry Ford II Professor of the Social Sciences, and chair of the Department of Sociology, at Harvard.

Mon 3 June 2019 3:30PM - 5:00PM

Phil Torres: When Did We Realize That We Could Die Out? A Look at the Origin and Evolution of the Idea of Human Extinction

A number of scholars in the emerging field of existential risk studies have wondered why so little academic work has to date focused on human extinction. One answer is that the idea of human extinction is a fairly recent addition to our shared library of concepts.

Tue 4 June 2019 9:15AM - 10:00AM

Highlight Early morning guided tours of Beggarstaffs

A private guided tour of the Beggarstaffs exhibition for individuals and groups, up to 20 people at each session, before the Museum opens.

Thu 6 June 2019 6:00PM - 7:00PM

Harriet Kelsall - Starting and growing a successful creative business

Join us as we welcome Founder and Chair of Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery, Harriet Kelsall as she shares her story and tips for business success

Fri 7 June 2019 1:15PM - 1:45PM

Talking About: ‘What Can Art Do?’ research space display

Members of the Circuit young people's group discuss their display.

3:00PM - 4:00PM

Gallery Tour at the Museum of Zoology

Come and hear the fascinating stories behind our collections

3:00PM - 4:00PM

Museum of Zoology Gallery Tour

Take a tour around the Museum of Zoology

6:00PM - 7:00PM

Sanditon - celebrating Jane Austen's last work

Prof Jan Todd tells the story of Jane Austen's last novel, Sanditon - story of an up-and-coming seaside resort populated by eccentrics, enthusiasts and romantics.

Sat 8 June 2019 9:00AM - 5:30PM

Highlight Wo+Men’s Leadership Centre Conference 2019

The Wo+Men’s Leadership Centre’s Building Balance conference will take place on Saturday, 8 June 2019.