Lecture Reports

Below you will find reports from our lectures.  Either click the title to view the report online or download a copy by clicking on the file name next to 'Download report'. Use the search box on this page to find a particular report.

Dr Kelly Hemmings

The talk presented to the Cirencester Science & Technology Society by Dr Kelly Hemmings, Associate Professor of Ecology, The Royal Agricultural University, about her work at the RAU's Herbarium, explaining its purpose and history, and describing some of the wonderful specimens it holds.

Date: Wednesday, 14 Jan 2026
Dr Kelly Hemmings, Associate Professor of Ecology
The Royal Agricultural University
Prof. Kit Yates

The talk presented to the Cirencester Science & Technology Society by Professor Kit Yates, Professor of Mathematical Biology and Public Engagement at the University of Bath, showing some of the pitfalls of careless thinking, and how to avoid them.

Date: Wednesday, 8 Oct 2025
Professor Kit Yates, Professor of Mathematical Biology and Public Engagement
University of Bath
Prof. Dylan Thompson

The talk given to the Cirencester Science & Technology Society by Prof Dylan Thompson, Deputy Head of Department for Health, Milner Centre for Evolution, Centre for Therapeutic Innovation, Centre for Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism (CNEM), on the beneficial effects of exercise on aging and health.

Date: Wednesday, 10 Sep 2025
Prof. Dylan Thompson, Deputy Head of Department for Health
Milner Centre for Evolution, Centre for Therapeutic Innovation, Centre for Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism (CNEM)

The talk presented to the Cirencester Science & Technology Society by Professor Hazel Rymer, Emerita Professor of Environmental Volcanology at The Open University, in which she explains the origins and past of Iceland, and talks about her work in understanding its complexity.

Date: Wednesday, 11 Jun 2025
Professor Hazel Rymer, Emerita Professor of Environmental Volcanology
The Open University
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