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Talks and Discussions in Bristol

Discover a selection of the most interesting talks, discussions and lectures in Bristol.

Find a talk in Bristol that piques your interest, from nautical history, innovative technology, arts, culture and everything in between.

We're spoilt for talks, discussions and lectures in Bristol, with two world-class universities, University of Bristol and the University of the West of England, who regularly run open lectures and talks.

Bristol can also boast a year-round festival and programme of events, The Bristol Festival of Ideas, which aims to stimulate people’s minds and passions. Many of the talks in Bristol are free.

Our attractions offer more than a great day out and many run regular talks and discussions including Watershed, Brunel's SS Great Britain, We The Curious and M Shed.

In the list below you'll find the most interesting talks and discussions in Bristol to satisfy curious minds, refine your cultural knowledge and feed your intellect. Browse through business talks, spiritual talks, inspirational talks, psychology talks, literary talks, science talks, history talks, photography talks and music talks.

But we don't want to lecture you, we'll leave that to the professionals...

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If you're inspired by Bristol talks and discussion, why not consider studying here? Find out more on our Study in Bristol page

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Royal Charters Tours at the Brunel Institute

Harbourside

Learn more about the wreck of the Royal Charter with a free tour of the Brunel Institute.

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1 Jan 2019to31 Dec 2019
Importance of Business Visa and the process at Armada House

Central Bristol

Business visa information helps entrepreneurs and companies to understand the importance of business visas and how this can benefit the growth of your company and business

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1 Nov 2019to1 Aug 2020
Solar System Odyssey 2D & 3D at We the Curious

Harbourside

Board the UK’s only 3D Planetarium for a voyage across the Solar System!

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8 Nov 2019to31 Dec 2019
The Annual Donors' Celebration Public Lecture at Wills Memorial Building

Clifton

A lecture by Professor Robert Fowler followed by a wine reception.

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18 Nov 2019to18 Nov 2019
Bristol Festival of Ideas: Festival of Economics 2019 at We The Curious

Harbourside

In the eighth instalment of Festival of Economics, economists and experts from around the world will be debating with each other – and their audiences – some of the key economic questions of our time.

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From:

19 Nov 2019to22 Nov 2019
Celebrity Book Signing Event at Berkeley Castle

Gloucestershire

Join Celebrity Chef Romy Gill MBE and Sheila Dillon, Presenter of Radio 4's Food Programme for an inspirational evening at Berkeley Castle in the grand surroundings of the Great Hall and Drawing Rooms.

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From:

20 Nov 2019to20 Nov 2019
Humble The Poet at Hen & Chicken

Southville

Toronto-bred spoken word artist with an aura that embodies diversity & resiliency.
With tattoos, beard, head-wrap & silly smile, Humble commands attention & stimulates audiences with ideas that challenge conventional wisdom and go against the grain,…

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From:

20 Nov 2019to20 Nov 2019
Bot-Talks at Watershed

Central Bristol

Bot-Talks is a premium conference and networking event based in Bristol. Think TedTalks, but on robotics.
Bot-Talks is aimed to help provide a best-in-class overview of robotics and automation with presentations from leading industry experts, a…

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From:

20 Nov 2019to20 Nov 2019
Joining Forces at Trinity Centre

Old Market

Join Good Things Foundation for a free event on Wednesday 20 November at Trinity Centre and find out more information about local membership and community services that can help you to strengthen your own organisation and build resilience.

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From:

20 Nov 2019to20 Nov 2019
Finding the Edge: The writing of Anne Carson at Spike Island

Harbourside

Canadian poet Anne Carson's book Eros: The Bittersweet (1983) has been a long-standing influence on Meriç Algün's work. To coincide with her exhibition, Dr Laura Jansen and Dr Rebecca Kosick from the University of Bristol discuss some of the central…

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21 Nov 2019to21 Nov 2019
In Conversation: Imran Perretta and Amal Khalaf at Spike Island

Harbourside

Imran Perretta discusses the themes of his commission, including biopolitics, state power and experiences of societal marginalisation, with curator Amal Khalaf.

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From:

27 Nov 2019to27 Nov 2019
Bristol Zoological Society 3rd Annual Keynote Conservation Lecture

Clifton

Conservation Education Centre, Bristol Zoo Gardens
Primate expert Dr. Susan Cheyne will present the Borneo Nature Foundation's work over the past 20 years, including insights into animal behaviour, conservation challenges and solutions.

Dates

From:

27 Nov 2019to27 Nov 2019
An event with Alice Roberts at Bristol Old Vic

Old City

Anthropologist, author and broadcaster Professor Alice Roberts has been delving into Britain’s past, and making archaeology programmes, for nearly twenty years.
In this exclusive tour, Alice will share insights, anecdotes and behind-the-scenes…

Dates

From:

1 Dec 2019to1 Dec 2019
Joanna Pocock in Conversation with Dan Richards

Central Bristol

Blending personal memoir with reportage, Surrender is a narrative nonfiction work on the changing landscape of the West and the scavenger, rewilder and ecosexual communities, inspired by a two-year stay in Montana.

Dates

From:

3 Dec 2019to3 Dec 2019
'David Sheppard: Batting For The Poor' by Andrew Bradstock - book launch at The New Room Bristol

Bristol Shopping Quarter

You are invited to a special event to launch the official biography of Bishop David Sheppard.

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From:

5 Dec 2019to5 Dec 2019
Winter Lecture: Cosmochemistry – geology meets space science

Clifton

Meteorites, the building blocks of the asteroids and the planets, are the most ancient rocks in the Solar System.
Containing the clues about how our Solar System was assembled, how the planets were built, and how long ago it all happened, deep time…

Dates

From:

5 Dec 2019to5 Dec 2019
Meet the Artist - Jack Latham

East Bristol

Meet the Artist - Jack Latham
A two hour informal discussion with artist and photographer Jack Latham. This will be in a small group where you will be able to see new material not in the exhibition and interrogate the artist.

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From:

7 Dec 2019to7 Dec 2019
Christmas Deer Feeding at Ashton Court Estate

North Somerset & the Mendips

Enjoy an illuminating talk about the Ashton Court red deer by the experienced park rangers, Mark and Julian, and learn more about these beautiful animals.

Dates

From:

17 Dec 2019to19 Dec 2019
Meet the Artist: Anna Gillespie at RWA

Clifton

Join Academician Anna Gillespie in an informal talk about her practice.

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From:

1 Feb 2020to1 Feb 2020
Winter Lecture: Book of humans at University of Bristol

We like to think of ourselves as exceptional beings, but are we really any more special than other animals?
Humans are the slightest of twigs on a single family tree that encompasses four billion years, a lot of twists and turns, and a billion…

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From:

6 Feb 2020to6 Feb 2020

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