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The English-Speaking Union
January 2021
Zoom event: Philosopher Professor Cheshire Calhoun explores the meaning and importance of civility
What is civility? Why does it matter? And what is its place in an ever-changing world? On Thursday, 28 January at 7.30pm, Professor Cheshire Calhoun, CLAS Trustee Professor of Philosophy at Arizona State University, will consider these questions in what promises to be a fascinating evening. A Q&A led by ESU Chair, Professor James Raven, will follow. Reserve your ticket here.
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SOUTH WALES BRANCH ZOOM EVENT: HEROES, VILLAINS & THE APPLIANCE OF SCIENCE
South Wales branch invites all ESU members to join them in their first event of the year at 2pm on Thursday, 4 February when consultant clinical pharmacologist Professor Phil Routledge CBE will be speaking on 'Heroes, Villains and the Appliance of Science'. Branch Chair, Stephen Purcell, says: 'this is one not to miss and should help to cut through the gloom of a winter’s afternoon while providing an excellent excuse for a good lunch beforehand,' which sounds like a first-class…
Find out more »Zoom event: From Brycgstow to Bristol in 45 Bridges
ESU Bristol branch invites you to an evening with Jeff Lucas to explore the Bridges of Bristol Bristol has 45 bridges that span its main waterways that can be crossed by foot. Each has a story to tell about the history and growth of the city, from the city's origins as the Anglo-Saxon settlement of Brycstow (the "Place of the Bridge") to the present day. They are stories about trade, transport, communities, engineering and design. In this talk, Jeff Lucas…
Find out more »LINCOLNSHIRE BRANCH ZOOM EVENT: World Beneath the Sands – An Egyptologist’s Tale
Join us at 6.30pm Wednesday 17th February on Zoom for an evening with distinguished Egyptologist Professor Toby Wilkinson who will be talking to John Raine about his most recent book A World Beneath the Sands and his career as an Egyptologist. Professor Toby Wilkinson is an internationally acclaimed Egyptologist and prize-winning author of twelve books translated into as many languages and lectures around the world on Egyptian history, ancient and modern. With a first class degree and PhD in Egyptology from…
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SAVE THE DATE: ESU Evelyn Wrench with Mary McAleese
We are delighted to announce that the ESU 2021 Evelyn Wrench lecture will be delivered by former President of Ireland Mary McAleese.
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