Heatwaves, wildfires, hurricanes and flooding caused by climate change are already impacting people and nature. Adaptation until now has been incremental with governments and institutions tinkering around the edges of current systems. This will not be enough. Susannah Fisher discusses what we can actually do.

We're thrilled to be able to launch David Gee's fourth and final book, Wildest Dream: An Imagined History of the Green Man. Wildest Dream follows the Green Man figure as he has moved through the ages, through our May festivals, church walls, and peasant protest into emerging movements of hope in the face of ecological crisis. Along the way we meet characters familiar and new, communities striving to live a right relationship with each other and the planet.

Could humanity really defuse disaster? Visit the cutting-edge world of existential risk with author and journalist Tom Ough. In this eye-opening talk, you’ll hear real stories of scientists and visionaries racing to prevent catastrophe – from AI mind readers and virus-fighting inventions to de-escalating world war. Discover how creativity and science are shaping our future for the better and how together, humans can prevent threats facing our future.

Discover how maths tools like calculus, high-dimensional thinking and fractals can help you understand success, navigate politics and embrace life’s chaos.
Fresh perspectives to tackle everyday problems through the power of mathematical thinking. Bring curiosity and an open mind to explore how maths shapes your world and ideas!

Join acclaimed documentary maker James Bluemel to talk about his most recent film (and book), Once Upon A Time in Space. Discover the human story behind our journey to the stars. From daring astronauts to unexpected experiments, explore how space exploration has shaped – and been shaped by ambition, politics and ingenuity. Featuring powerful stories and stunning images from astronaut archives and NASA. As humanity prepares to become an interplanetary species, reflect on how we got here – and what’s coming next.

Discover the story behind Alzheimer’s disease from its discovery to today’s scientific understanding. Compare how the disease begins and progresses, and find out if you might be at increased risk. Learn about current research into prevention and whether new medications could stop Alzheimer’s. Meet Michael Hornberger, Professor of Applied Dementia Research, with your questions and curiosity, to explore the science and hope surrounding this important topic.