Events, Lectures & Visits
All of our upcoming events are listed here.
The Role of Physical Activity in Ageing
- Speaker
- Prof Dylan Thompson, Deputy Head of Department for Health
- Milner Centre for Evolution, Centre for Therapeutic Innovation, Centre for Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism (CNEM)
Wednesday, 10 Sep 2025
7:30 pm
Lectures
& CSTS Zoom Channel ID 912 0723 6181
Royal Agricultural University - Sir Emrys Jones Lecture Theatre
How to Expect the Unexpected
- Speaker
- Prof. Kit Yates, Professor of Mathematical Biology and Public Engagement
- University of Bath
Wednesday, 8 Oct 2025
7:30 pm
Lectures
& CSTS Zoom Channel ID 912 0723 6181
Royal Agricultural University - Sir Emrys Jones Lecture Theatre
How Can AI Help Us Find Exploding Stars and Hungry Black Holes?
- Speaker
- Dr Heloise Stevance, Schmidt A.I. Fellow
- University of Oxford
Wednesday, 12 Nov 2025
7:30 pm
Lectures
& CSTS Zoom Channel ID 912 0723 6181
Royal Agricultural University - Sir Emrys Jones Lecture Theatre
Seasonal Topic TBC
- Speaker
- James Watson, Computer Specialist
Wednesday, 10 Dec 2025
7:30 pm
Lectures
& CSTS Zoom Channel ID 912 0723 6181
Royal Agricultural University - Sir Emrys Jones Lecture Theatre
Technology Underpinning Roman Wine and Oil Production
- Speaker
- Emlyn Dodd, Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Classical Studies
- School of Advanced Study, University of London. Co-Director Falerii Novi Project | FSA FRHistS FHEA
Wednesday, 14 Jan 2026
7:30 pm
Lectures
& CSTS Zoom Channel ID 912 0723 6181
Royal Agricultural University - Sir Emrys Jones Lecture Theatre
Wednesday, 14 Jan 2026
7:30 pm
Technology Underpinning Roman Wine and Oil Production
**Combined lecture with Cirencester Archaeological and Historical Society. CSTS/RAU
Wednesday, 14 Jan 2026
7:30 pm
Technology Underpinning Roman Wine and Oil Production
**Combined lecture with Cirencester Archaeological and Historical Society. CSTS/RAU
Russian Sea Defences: Technical and Logistic Problems Relating to Large National Construction Infrastructure Schemes
- Speaker
- John Cowan M.A.(Oxon) C.Eng. MICE
Wednesday, 11 Feb 2026
7:30 pm
Lectures
& CSTS Zoom Channel ID 912 0723 6181
Royal Agricultural University - Sir Emrys Jones Lecture Theatre
Wednesday, 11 Feb 2026
7:30 pm
Russian Sea Defences: Technical and Logistic Problems Relating to Large National Construction Infrastructure Schemes
Wednesday, 11 Feb 2026
7:30 pm
Russian Sea Defences: Technical and Logistic Problems Relating to Large National Construction Infrastructure Schemes
Chemistry of Cooking
- Speaker
- Dr Josh Smalley, Research Associate & Science Communication Champion
- University of Leicester. Great British Bake-Off Finalist 2023
Wednesday, 11 Mar 2026
7:30 pm
Lectures
& CSTS Zoom Channel ID 912 0723 6181
Royal Agricultural University - Sir Emrys Jones Lecture Theatre
Wednesday, 11 Mar 2026
7:30 pm
Chemistry of Cooking
**Combined lecture with Royal Society of Chemistry. CSTS host
Wednesday, 11 Mar 2026
7:30 pm
Chemistry of Cooking
**Combined lecture with Royal Society of Chemistry. CSTS host
The Hubble Space Telescope at 36 Years Old
- Speaker
- Dr Nigel Wright, Retired Programme Manager
- Thales Alenia Space, Bristol
Wednesday, 8 Apr 2026
7:30 pm
Lectures
& CSTS Zoom Channel ID 912 0723 6181
Royal Agricultural University - Sir Emrys Jones Lecture Theatre
Structure Formation in Bread and Cakes
- Speaker
- Dr Martin Whitworth. Principal Scientist at Campden BRI. FIFST, MInstP, CPhys
- Campden BRI
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
7:30 pm
Lectures
& CSTS Zoom Channel ID 912 0723 6181
Royal Agricultural University - Sir Emrys Jones Lecture Theatre
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
7:30 pm
Structure Formation in Bread and Cakes
Note also the visit in the summer of 2026 to Campden
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Wednesday, 13 May 2026
7:30 pm
Structure Formation in Bread and Cakes
Note also the visit in the summer of 2026 to Campden
...Work at NOC Using Autonomy to Explore the Ocean in a Changing Climate
- Speaker
- Dr Charlotte A. J. Williams Senior Research Scientist
- National Oceanography Centre, Marine Physics and Ocean Climate Research Group

Wednesday, 10 Jun 2026
7:30 pm
Lectures
& CSTS Zoom Channel ID 912 0723 6181
Royal Agricultural University - Sir Emrys Jones Lecture Theatre
Wednesday, 10 Jun 2026
7:30 pm
Work at NOC Using Autonomy to Explore the Ocean in a Changing Climate
Wednesday, 10 Jun 2026
7:30 pm
Work at NOC Using Autonomy to Explore the Ocean in a Changing Climate