David Elder Lecture Series
The David Elder lecture series at Glasgow Science Centre presents a line-up of fascinating talks by expert astronomers, spaceflight pioneers, award-winning science writers and broadcasters.
About David Elder Lecture Series
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26th March 2026 22nd April 2026 |
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| 7pm - 8pm | |
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Glasgow Science Centre 50 Pacific Quay, Glasgow South Side G51 1EA |
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| £7 per person, per lecture | |
| Visit the event website here |
Glasgow Science Centre is proud to host the David Elder Lectures in partnership with the University of Strathclyde's Department of Physics. The David Elder lecture series presents a line-up of fascinating talks by expert astronomers, spaceflight pioneers, award-winning science writers and broadcasters. This lecture series continues the tradition of monthly astronomy lectures in Glasgow which began with the first David Elder Lecture in 1905!
This regular monthly programme of talks in The Planetarium runs over the winter months each year. Each lecture lasts approx. 1 hour and is best suited to older teenagers (aged 16 years+) and adults.
2025-26 LECTURE SERIES
Wednesday, 17 September 2025: Dr. Christopher Berry, University of Glasgow
Celebrating 10 years of discovery with gravitational waves
Wednesday, 29 October 2025: Prof. Moira Jardine, University of St Andrews
Growing up in a rowdy household: a star’s role in shaping the lives of its exoplanets
Wednesday, 26 November 2025: Dr. Jinglang Feng, University of Strathclyde
Asteroids: from scientific exploration to planetary defence
Thursday, 26 February 2026: Dr. Sean McMahon, University of Edinburgh
How to find a fossil on Mars
Thursday, 26 March 2026: Dr. Sian Prosser, Royal Astronomical Society
A constellation of women from the history of astronomy
Wednesday, 22 April 2026: Prof. Isobel Hook, University of Lancaster
Supernovae, Advanced Telescopes and the Search for Dark Energy
Talks starts at 7pm and last around 1 hour with the opportunity for a live Q&A following the talk. The talks are best suited to older teenagers and adults.
Tickets are available to attend each talk in the David Elder Lecture series in-person at The Planetarium.
Tickets cost £6 per person, per lecture. Capacity is limited and pre-booking online is essential to avoid disappointment.
Additional Dates: 22 April 2026
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