Events

Overview Join Dr Andrew Fagan as they explore whether Social Liberalism is dead. And if so should we mourn its passing? Or try to revive it? Is Social Liberalism Dead The political life of many liberal democracies is increasingly confusing and disturbing. Illiberal and authoritarian political parties and figures increasingly benefit from wider illiberal attitudes […]

Join Aidan Gallagher for an evening of music as he explores the history of the instrument and the composers who shaped its repetoire. 500 Years of the Guitar and its Music Exploring 500 years of the classical guitar and its music. This lecture traces the history of the instrument, the composers who shaped its repertoire, […]

Overview Join Alan Ridealgh as they tell the story of Humber Doucy Brewing Company Ltd and reflect on the lessons learned along the way. How to Start a Brewery This lecture tells the story of the formation and development of Humber Doucy Brewing Company Ltd, from the thinking behind the original idea to the first […]

Overview Join Robert Halliday as they share the stories, symbolism and humour of bench end figures in Suffolk churches. An A to Z of Bench End Figures in Suffolk Churches Suffolk’s historic churches are home to many unusual and intriguing objects, including bench end figures: wooden carvings of legendary monsters, birds, animals and people engaged […]

Overview Join Adrian Tindall as they explore the rich history of the Athenaeum and the figures that enlivened it. Bury St Edmunds Athenaeum: An Elegant Structure and its Persons of Quality This illustrated talk explores the rich history of Bury St Edmunds Athenaeum, from its origins as a Georgian Assembly House to its later life […]

Overview Join Dr. Dan Neale and Dr. Lesley Crawley as they explore the unintended consequences that arise when we attempt to intervene. The Unintended Consequence of Complex Systems: Psychotherapeutic Health and Unhealth in Groups and Organisations We are constantly surprised by the ways that systems behave, and in particular the unintended consequences that so frequently […]

Overview Join Dr. Ryan Clarke as he reflects on the challenges of conducting research in Zimbabwe, and the stark contrasts he encountered. Researching Abroud: Reflections on Fieldwork in Zimbabwe Set against the backdrop of political change following Mugabe’s downfall, election violence, state monitoring, power cuts, hyperinflation and fuel shortages, this lecture reflects on the challenges […]