University and Professional Development Centre

  • Medieval Castle Design: Power, Protection and Prestige with Brenda Peaston

    University and Professional Development Centre 73 Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, England, United Kingdom
    Edmund's Open Lecture Series

    Discover the world of medieval fortifications and uncover how castles were more than just military strongholds!Medieval Castle Design: Power, Protection and PrestigeDiscover the world of medieval fortifications and uncover how castles were more than just military strongholds. This lecture explores the evolution of castle design from motte-and-bailey structures to imposing stone fortresses, examining how architecture […]

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  • The Mushroom God? with Robin Herne

    University and Professional Development Centre 73 Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, England, United Kingdom
    Edmund's Open Lecture Series

    Join us for a mystical gathering to honor The Mushroom God and celebrate the magic of nature's fungi in all its glory!Mushroom God?Can a mystical experience be triggered by a plant - and if so, is it still authentic? This fascinating lecture delves into the relationship between entheogenic plants and religious or spiritual experiences, drawing […]

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  • The Development of Armour Through The Middle Ages with Ian Pycroft

    University and Professional Development Centre 73 Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, England, United Kingdom
    Edmund's Open Lecture Series

    An engaging and interactive talk on the development of arms and armour, and Heraldry, through the Middle Ages !The Development of Armour Through The Middle AgesAn engaging and interactive talk on the development of arms and armour, and Heraldry, through the Middle Ages . The talk will explain on the rise and eventual fall of […]

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  • Mods and Rockers and Moral Panics with Dr Jack Fawbert

    University and Professional Development Centre 73 Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, England, United Kingdom
    Edmund's Open Lecture Series

    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, […]

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  • My Falklands War with Terence Victor Barnes

    University and Professional Development Centre 73 Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, England, United Kingdom
    Edmund's Open Lecture Series

    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 Hill, this […]

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  • The Beast Within With Robin Herne

    University and Professional Development Centre 73 Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, England, United Kingdom
    Edmund's Open Lecture Series

    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 […]

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  • Tech Killed Art: The Value of Human Expression in a Machine-Made World

    University and Professional Development Centre 73 Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, England, United Kingdom
    Edmund's Open Lecture Series

    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 […]

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  • Careers in Social Sciences with Robin Herne & other professionals

    University and Professional Development Centre 73 Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, England, United Kingdom
    Edmund's Open Lecture Series

    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 […]

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  • Grand Prix – A Chequered Past with Martin Collen

    University and Professional Development Centre 73 Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, England, United Kingdom
    Edmund's Open Lecture Series

    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 […]

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  • Jungian Symposium IV with Robin Herne and guest speakers

    University and Professional Development Centre 73 Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, England, United Kingdom
    Edmund's Open Lecture Series

    Join us for a deep dive into Jungian psychology with Robin Herne and other experts at Jungian Symposium IV!Join us for a full day of engaging talks delving into the theories of Carl Jung and the thinkers who followed in his footsteps. With contributions from internal lecturers and guest speakers, this event explores key concepts […]

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  • Earning its Keep: 148 Years of the Suffolk Regiment Depot

    University and Professional Development Centre 73 Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, England, United Kingdom
    Edmund's Open Lecture Series

    Taff Gillingham looks at the history of the barracks and the buildings, with stories about some of the men that served and trained thereEarning its Keep: 148 Years of the Suffolk Regiment DepotThe Suffolk Regiment Depot was completed in June 1878 as part of the Cardwell Reforms of the Army. Renamed Gibraltar Barracks during the […]

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  • Eating with the Tudors – Dietary Changes from Henry VII to Elizabeth I

    University and Professional Development Centre 73 Western Way, Bury St Edmunds, England, United Kingdom
    Edmund's Open Lecture Series

    Brigitte Websters' historic culinary talk will deliver a taste of what influenced the choice in food that the Tudors ate, how, when and why!Eating with the Tudors - Dietary Changes from Henry VII to Elizabeth IThis culinary history talk will deliver a taste of what influenced the choices in food that the Tudors ate, how, […]

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