Edmund's Open Lecture Series Robin Herne will guide participants through some of the most infamously unethical psychological and sociological experiments of the last 100 years. We will look at why they were done, what makes them unethical, what the researchers hoped to prove, and whether or not they could still happen today. Bio Robin Herne […]

Dr Jack Fawbert explores how the clash between the Mods and Rockers transformed the way we understand crime, deviance, and society!Mods and Rockers and Moral PanicsIn the mid-1960s, clashes between ‘mods’ and ‘rockers’ in British seaside towns shocked the nation - and transformed the way we understand crime, deviance, and society. In this thought-provoking lecture, […]

  Terence Victor Barnes share his own powerful personal account of his experiences during the Falklands War. In this powerful personal account, Terrence Barnes, a former Royal Marine shares his experience of the Falklands War as a 19-year-old on the front line. From the landing at San Carlos to the intense helicopter assault on Sapper […]

This lecture explores the legal, ethical, and social standing of non-human animals through sociological and psychological lenses.How do we view animals - and what does that say about us? This lecture explores the legal, ethical, and social standing of non-human animals through sociological and psychological lenses. From debates around animal rights and personhood to the […]

This online course is perfect for anyone curious about the intersection of faith and society in today’s world.An online course running on Wednesday 1st, 8th and 15th April 2026 from 2pm-3.30pmWhat role does religion play in shaping societies - and how do different cultures understand it? This thought-provoking online course examines global religions through both […]

Join us for Pillars of Faith with Robin Herne, where we'll explore the foundations of our beliefs in a virtual setting!Pillars of Faith (virtual) With Robin Herne What role does religion play inshaping societies - and how do different cultures understand it? This thought-provoking online course examines global religions through both sociological and theological lenses, […]

Join us for Pillars of Faith with Robin Herne, where we'll explore the foundations of our beliefs in a virtual setting!Pillars of Faith (virtual) With Robin Herne What role does religion play inshaping societies - and how do different cultures understand it? This thought-provoking online course examines global religions through both sociological and theological lenses, […]

Join Glenn Pickering for a thought-provoking exploration of how the value of human-made creative work has shifted throughout history!Tech Killed Art: The Value of Human Expression in a Machine-Made WorldJoin Glenn Pickering for a thought-provoking exploration of how the value of human-made creative work has shifted throughout history. As automation rapidly advances, we stand at […]

Join us for an insightful discussion with Robin Herne about exciting career opportunities in the field of social sciences!Wondering what you can do with a social science degree? This engaging session brings together speakers from a range of professional organisations to share insights into career paths, key skills, and the attitudes employers value most. Whether […]

In this engaging lecture, Martin Collen explores the characters, controversies, and political manoeuvres that have defined Grand Prix!Grand Prix - A Chequered Past Formula 1 is more than just speed and spectacle - it’s a sport shaped by fierce rivalries, engineering brilliance, and behind-the-scenes power struggles. In this engaging lecture, lifelong motor racing fan Martin […]