Edmund's Open Lecture Series

Mother Church with Robin Herne
University and Professional Development Centre 73 Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, England, United KingdomChristianity, gender and demographics – a sociological and theological overview.Mother ChurchWhy are patterns of religious attendance changing - and what do gender and demographics have to do with it? This insightful lecture explores the evolving role of Christianity through both sociological and theological lenses, uncovering the deeper reasons behind who attends, who doesn’t, and why […]

West Suffolk College’s Centenary Lecture – Thursday 25 September
University and Professional Development Centre 73 Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, England, United KingdomThis is a special lecture, to mark the centenary year for West Suffolk College, whose origins date back to 1925. Today, West Suffolk College is part of the Eastern Education Group, which supports around 15,000 students. From humble beginnings with evening classes being delivered for the local community, to a group including three 'Outstanding' colleges, […]

CRIME LEFT, RIGHT AND CENTRE With Robin Herne (VIRTUAL – 3 week course)
A virtual 3 week course which explores criminological theories on the political left, right and centre.CRIME LEFT, RIGHT AND CENTRE With Robin HerneA three-week online course which will run on the 8th, 15th and 22nd October 2025, from 2pm - 3.30pm. For our online lectures you will be sent a Teams link after you have […]

The Black Death in Suffolk with Professor Mark Bailey
University and Professional Development Centre 73 Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, England, United KingdomStep back in time and discover more about the Black Death in Suffolk - a chilling journey through history!The Black Death in SuffolkStep into the heart of one of history’s most devastating events—the Black Death of 1348–49. In this captivating lecture, Professor Mark Bailey reveals the latest research into the mysterious origins of the plague, […]

Crime, Punishment and Freedom with Robin Herne
University and Professional Development Centre 73 Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, England, United KingdomJoin us for a deep dive into the world of crime, punishment, and freedom - it's gonna be eye-opening!CRIME, PUNISHMENT, AND FREEDOM With Robin Herne. What drives people to commit crime - and does prison really work? This session explores psychological and sociological theories from across the political spectrum, examining the causes of criminal behaviour […]

Crime Left, Right, and Centre with Robin Herne (VIRTUAL – 3 week course)
A three-week online course looking at criminological theories on the political Left, Right, and Centre. This is the second session.CRIME LEFT, RIGHT AND CENTRE (Virtual 3 week course) With Robin Herne running on Wednesday 8, 15 and 22 October 2pm-3.30pm.What causes crime - and how should society respond? This thought provoking online series explores how […]

Crime Left, Right, and Centre with Robin Herne (VIRTUAL – 3 week course)
Join us for a virtual event exploring criminological theories on the political Left, Right, and Centre.CRIME LEFT, RIGHT AND CENTRE With Robin Herne, running on Wednesday 8, 15 and 22nd October 2pm-3.30pm. What causes crime - and how should society respond? This thought provoking online series explores how criminological theories differ across the political spectrum. […]