Events to Engage and Inspire

The University is organising a variety of exciting and inspiring events and activities over the next few weeks and we would love to see you there. Please book your place to come along and invite your family and friends.

Highlights in the next month include:

All About Bats and Owls with Chris Packham | 31st October

During this Halloween inspired event, Visiting Professor Chris Packham will introduce the audience to bats, owls and other birds of prey, and explain the vital ecological role they play in the natural world. Please note that this event is fully booked but it will be live streamed on the University’s facebook page.

Future 2.0 | 8th November

A one-day showcase of the University of Lincoln’s space-age technology, pioneering research and futuristic fun, Future 2.0 provides the opportunity to immerse yourself in virtual reality worlds, discover the latest advances in consumer technology, and meet the University’s growing ensemble of cutting-edge robots. We will be joined by popular YouTubers Goodboy Guides, The CaffCast, WillyB and SirCutieYuki for a discussion on the future of gaming.

Open Days | 11th November, 25th November, 13th December

With all Schools and departments from across the University represented, anyone can book a place and find out more about the Lincoln Experience and what it is like to live and study in Lincoln.

Great Lives with Dame Carol Ann Duffy | 16th November

Poet Laureate, playwright and Visiting Artist, Carol Ann Duffy will return to the University to read a selection of her works. Also on 16th November, Carol Ann will launch Armistice 100, a poetry competition for children aged 14-18 that will result in the publication of a compendium.

Great Lives with Judy Friedberg | 22nd November

Judy Friedberg will visit the University to talk about her career in journalism and offer insight into her role as Education Editor at The Guardian newspaper.

A Lincoln Ghost Story Evening at the White Hart Hotel | 27th November

Some of Lincoln’s most enduring ghost stories will be brought to life in an evening of story-telling, discussion and live theatrical performance set in the historic White Hart Hotel, famous in local folklore for its paranormal happenings.

All University events are listed on our website with full details of dates, times, locations and how to book your place. All staff and students are welcome.

 

If you have suggestions for future events or speakers that would help us highlight the work going on at the University and engage with potential students and members of the public, please email internalcommunications@lincoln.ac.uk.