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Talks And Lectures events in Glasgow

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Events in Glasgow

Glasgow Central Station Tours

5th January 2023 - 31st December 2023

Glasgow Central Tours offer you the chance to explore behind the scenes of Glasgow's most iconic and busiest landmarks, Central Station!

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Glasgow Antiques & Fine Arts Society: Atkinson Grimshaw: Master of Moonlight

17th May 2023 - 17th May 2030

Glasgow Antiques & Fine Arts Society present a talk by Alexandra Epps, Accredited Art Society lecturer, on painter Atkinson Grimshaw.

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Information Lecture: Help and Healing on the Spiritual Path through the teaching of Bruno Groening

Selected dates between 27th August 2023 - 10th December 2023

A lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening is taking place in Glasgow.

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Glasgow Scribes Meetings

Selected dates between 2nd September 2023 - 2nd December 2023

Glasgow Scribes meet during September to May to develop calligraphy skills, share ideas, promote the art of calligraphy and to meet fellow calligraphers!

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Geo Natter

Selected dates between 6th September 2023 - 13th December 2023

Interested in rock or fossils and want to find out more about Scotland's geo-heritage? Come along to the Geo-natter group at Kelvin Hall every 2nd Wednesday afternoon!

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David Elder Lecture Series

Selected dates between 28th September 2023 - 28th March 2024

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.

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The Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow Lecture Series

Selected dates between 4th October 2023 - 20th March 2024

If you enjoy listening, discussing, and debating, and want to learn more about disciplines old and new, then join The Royal Philosophical Society of Glasgow at one of their regular lectures!

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Let’s Talk History at Provan Hall

Selected dates between 23rd October 2023 - 14th December 2023

Don't miss this series of history talks at Glasgow's oldest House, Provan Hall, with a great range of speakers from across Scotland!

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Billy Billingham MBE - Always A Little Further

30th November 2023

Spend an extraordinary evening with Billy Billingham MBE, as he shares his incredible, inspirational story at the Old Fruitmarket on Thursday 30th November!

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Lee Craigie: Other Ways to Win

30th November 2023

Reading extracts from her new book join Lee Craigie as she discusses identity, loss, success, freedom, and our connection to the natural world with the Royal Scottish Geographical Society.

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Christmas Curator Talk: Christmas Tea - Lapsang Souchong

1st December 2023

Join Dr Yupin Chung, Curator of Chinese Art, for this Curator's Talk exploring the popularity of Lapsang Souchong tea and teaware from the province of Fujian in China.

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WeMeet Glasgow

3rd December 2023

Maybe you haven't heard of WeRoad yet, and that's ok... let them enlighten you! Be part of history in Glasgow's first-ever WeMeet event!

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Live Alone, Die at the Mercy of Others: A multidisciplinary conversation on the social experience of death

5th December 2023

Join Bio-Lit Talks: Crossing Science with Humanities for an interdisciplinary discussion, investigating the ways in which our death - beyond our biology - is determined by our society.

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P1 With Matt And Tommy

5th December 2023

The P1 Live Show returns! After a hugely successful first show back in April, P1 are taking to the road once again, don't miss Matt and Tommy live at The Glee Club Glasgow on December 5th!

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Anna Taylor: Scaling New Heights

7th December 2023

Climber and adventurer Anna Taylor shares stories from her exploits around the world as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People talk series!

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Art of Possible: Top Ten Causes of Failure for Tech Startups – And How to Avoid Them

7th December 2023
Online Event Glasgow

Join Glasgow City of Science and Innovation and the CAN DO Innovation Event Programme for this exclusive webinar on the Top Ten Causes of Failure for Tech Startups... and how to avoid them!

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Science Lates

Selected dates between 9th December 2023

Remember when you could sneak into Glasgow Science Centre after hours where you'd be free to roam all the interactive exhibits, child-free, with a drink in hand? Well, now you can again!

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Auction House Scotland - Property Masterclass

11th December 2023

Auction House Scotland are delighted to be hosting another Property Masterclass event on the evening of Monday 11th Decber at The Village Hotel.

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The Universe For Beginners

8th January 2024

Glasgow Science Centre will guide you expertly through the night sky, learning the major constellations as you go, before journeying into space and exploring the vast cosmos!

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Mark Wedgwood: Cycling Every OS Map. In Numerical Order!

11th January 2024

Join Mark Wedgwood as he shares his journey to the most extreme and hard-to-reach places as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People talk series!

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The Glasgow Gathering of Quilters Talks

Selected dates between 16th January 2024 - 21st May 2024

The Glasgow Gathering of Quilters hold a monthly programme of talks at Heart of Scotstoun Community Centre between September and June... all welcome!

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Celtic Connections

18th January 2024 - 4th February 2024
Various Locations Glasgow

The January blues are set to be well and truly banished as Glasgow comes alive when Celtic Connections returns for 2024 between January 18th and February 4th!

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Mandi Stark: Getting The Shot (Where, When, How)

24th January 2024

Join wildlife documentary producer-director Mandi Stark as she takes us behind the scenes of filming natural history as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People talk series!

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Professor Charles Withers: Mungo Park and the Exploration of the Niger

1st February 2024

Professor Charles Withers examines the achievements of Mungo Park and the many expeditions that followed him as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People talk series!

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The Makings Of A Murderer - CANCELLED

6th February 2024

The Makings of a Murderer, a chilling, thrilling, night at the theatre not to be missed, returns to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Tuesday 6th February!

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Joe Bunyan: People: We All Have That Something Within

8th February 2024

Join film director Joe Bunyan as he shares stories of the incredible people he has encountered through his work as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People talk series!

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Mark Agnew: Exploring Motivations in the Northwest Passage

21st February 2024

In July 2023, adventure sports journalist and author Mark Agnew set out with a small team aiming to be the first to kayak the entire Northwest Passage. Join him as he shares him journey!

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Glasgow Film Festival

28th February 2024 - 10th March 2024

Glasgow Film Festival will celebrate its 20th Anniversary in 2024 and will take place from 28th February - 10th March!

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Sue Stockdale: Unleashing Your Adventurous Spirit: A Modern Necessity

29th February 2024

Sue Stockdale recounts her expeditions to the North Pole, Greenland, Antarctica, Kenya, Chile and Jordan, as she explains why having an adventurous spirit is essential in today's modern world!

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Kate Rawles The Life Cycle: Adventure in the Andes

7th March 2024

Join Kate Rawles as she reflects on her most recent adventure cycling the length of South America as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People talk series!

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Jaz Coleman - Unspeakable

19th March 2024

Frontman Jaz Coleman comes to Glasgow with his spoken word tour, Unspeakable, an oral history of Killing Joke.

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Mark Evans: Heart of Arabia: In the Footsteps of Harry St John Philby

20th March 2024

Mark Evans shares the story of recreating St John Philby's pioneering 1917 journey across Arabia as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People talk series!

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Professor Roger Crofts: The Future of Trees

28th March 2024

Roger Crofts celebrates the role of trees in our lives and considers how to ensure that we have well-maintained woods as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People talk series!

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Bear Grylls: Never Give Up! Live Tour

18th April 2024

Bear Grylls will inspire and captivate audiences with his stories of adventure and survival when he brings his Never Give Up! Live Tour to Glasgow in April!

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An Evening with Elizabeth Gilbert

22nd April 2024

Enjoy an evening of BIG Magic with Elizabeth Gilbert, the worldwide bestselling author of Eat Pray Love, and be inspired to live the vibrant, fulfilling life you’ve dreamed of!

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CrimeCon Glasgow

27th April 2024

Crime Con, the ultimate True Crime event, returns to the Hilton Glasgow on Saturday 27th April! Are You ready?

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Worldcon: Glasgow 2024

8th August 2024 - 12th August 2024

The Scottish Event Campus will host over 5,000 fans of science fiction books, films, TV shows, games and other media at Worldcon: Glasgow 2024 in August!

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Jon Ronson’s Psychopath Night

22nd October 2024

Join Jon Ronson at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow for an electrifying journey into the enigmatic world of psychopaths and the perplexing concept of normalcy!

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Hollie McNish

24th October 2024

With fans ranging from Emma Watson, Pink and Benjamin Zephaniah, Ted Hughes Award winner Hollie McNish is a poet whose readings are not to be missed!

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The Night Sky Show

3rd November 2024

The Night Sky Show returns to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall to take you on an epic journey from our celestial back yard and across the cosmos!

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Talks And Lectures Events in East Renfrewshire

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Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Meetings

Busby & Clarkston Horticultural Society Meetings

Selected dates between 21st September 2023 - 16th May 2024

The Busby and Clarkston Horticultural Society is a gardening club for all who enjoy growing and learning about plants, why not join them for their exciting range of talks by knowledgeable speakers!

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John Lydon: I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right

John Lydon: I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right

15th June 2024

Music icon John Lydon, frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL), will take centre stage at Eastwood Park Theatre in June 2024!

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Heritage Talk: East Renfrewshire’s Place in Glasgow’s Calico Printing Industry

Heritage Talk: East Renfrewshire’s Place in Glasgow’s Calico Printing Industry

7th December 2023

Join Tracy Harrison Butler as she examines Glasgow's calico printers from the 1750s until 1931 and discusses East Renfrewshire's domination in the calico printing industry throughout that time.

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Talks And Lectures Events in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:

Vital Organs: A History of the World’s Most Famous Body Parts

Vital Organs: A History of the World’s Most Famous Body Parts

7th December 2023

Join the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh for this Christmas Charity Lecture exploring some famous historical body parts, through the eyes of author Suzie Edge!

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Hanna Tuulikki: Artist’s Talk

Hanna Tuulikki: Artist’s Talk

3rd February 2024

Artist Hanna Tuulikki gives this talk at City Art Centre on 3rd February to complement the exhibition ‘Deep Rooted’!

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Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Mad, Bad and Dangerous

Sir Ranulph Fiennes: Mad, Bad and Dangerous

8th September 2024

Spend an evening in the company of the extraordinary Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE as he goes beyond his record-breaking achievements to explore the man behind the myth.

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Talks And Lectures Events in Fife

Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:

Anna Taylor: Scaling New Heights

Anna Taylor: Scaling New Heights

6th December 2023

Climber and adventurer Anna Taylor shares stories from her exploits around the world and explores the mental challenges that come with these objectives.

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Arts Lecture - Upstairs and Downstairs with Christmas by Simon Williams

Arts Lecture - Upstairs and Downstairs with Christmas by Simon Williams

12th December 2023

The Arts Society Fife's art lecture in December is Upstairs and Downstairs with Christmas by Simon Williams, where he will be talking about his experiences of his highly acclaimed acting career!

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Mandi Stark: Getting The Shot (Where, When, How)

Mandi Stark: Getting The Shot (Where, When, How)

22nd January 2024

Join wildlife documentary producer-director Mandi Stark as she takes us behind the scenes of filming natural history across the globe!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Lanarkshire

Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:

Heritage Socials

Heritage Socials

Selected dates between 25th May 2023 - 30th November 2023

Join North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre for their Heritage Socials, short informal talks, tours and film screenings, with a chance to reminisce, socialise and find out more about the local heritage.

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AI for your Tourism Business - Networking Event

AI for your Tourism Business - Networking Event

5th December 2023

Learn what ChatGPT is and how you can use it in your Tourism business to become more efficient and productive. Plus, network and grow your business connections.

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An Evening with Shaun Ryder

An Evening with Shaun Ryder

27th October 2024

He's the wild man of rock who became a national treasure, Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder will bring his new, spoken word tour to Airdrie Town Hall on Sunday 27th October 2024!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde

Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:

An Evening with Rangers Legends in Conversation

An Evening with Rangers Legends in Conversation

1st March 2024

Amassing more than 500 appearances in the royal blue between them, three Rangers legends are coming to Beacon Arts Centre to talk about their action-packed football careers!

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PNHS Talk - Jenny’s Well Nature Reserve

PNHS Talk - Jenny’s Well Nature Reserve

7th December 2023

Find out about local wildlife and opportunities for volunteering in nature at this talk from Paisley Natural History Society at The Wynd Centre on December 7th.

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Shaun Ryder: Happy Mondays, and Fridays, and Saturdays, and Sundays

Shaun Ryder: Happy Mondays, and Fridays, and Saturdays, and Sundays

25th October 2024

He's the wild man of rock who became a national treasure, Happy Mondays and Black Grape frontman Shaun Ryder will bring his new, spoken word tour to Airdrie Town Hall on Friday 25th October!

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Talks And Lectures Events in Stirling

Here's a selection of Talks And Lectures Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:

Talks at The Smith: Highlights: The Smith’s Collection at 150

Talks at The Smith: Highlights: The Smith’s Collection at 150

24th April 2024

In this special talk to celebrate The Smith’s 150th birthday in 2024, we have a delightful two-hander, sharing the views of the professionals.

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Cameron McNeish: An Eye to the Hills

Cameron McNeish: An Eye to the Hills

17th January 2024

Join author and TV presenter Cameron McNeish as he raises awareness of unresolved conservation issues and rejoices in the opportunities now available for young people!

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Talks at The Smith: Great Scottish Artists: Bet Low

Talks at The Smith: Great Scottish Artists: Bet Low

20th March 2024

Learn more about Bet Low’s art and life, in her centenary year, with Hildegarde Berwick, the former Fine and Applied Art Officer at Perth Museum and Art Gallery.

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Events in Other Areas

Highlight Talks

Highlight Talks

Selected dates between 13th September 2023 - 26th June 2024

On selected days throughout the year the team at Robert Burns Birthplace Museum and volunteers hold a Highlight Talk exploring the life and works of Robert Burns!

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Professor Charles Withers: Mungo Park and the Exploration of the Niger

Professor Charles Withers: Mungo Park and the Exploration of the Niger

31st January 2024

Professor Charles Withers examines the achievements of Mungo Park and the many expeditions that followed him as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People talk series!

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Sue Stockdale: Unleashing Your Adventurous Spirit: A Modern Necessity

Sue Stockdale: Unleashing Your Adventurous Spirit: A Modern Necessity

28th February 2024

Sue Stockdale recounts her expeditions to the North Pole, Greenland, Antarctica, Kenya, Chile and Jordan, as she explains why having an adventurous spirit is essential in today's modern world!

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Professor Roger Crofts: The Future of Trees

Professor Roger Crofts: The Future of Trees

27th March 2024

Roger Crofts celebrates the role of trees in our lives and considers how to ensure that we have well-maintained woods as part of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society's Inspiring People talk series!

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