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Minerva Series of Lectures

A public lecture series run by the University, looking at the latest insights into the big issues of today and those that will shape the world in the future.

Learn something new

Our free lectures will return in early 2026 for you to broaden your knowledge of a subject and learn about something new.


In our age of information, the world is changing more rapidly than ever before. Societal shifts, coupled with great leaps in science and technology, are shaping the future for us all.

The Minerva Series of Lectures is your opportunity to hear our experts share their insights on a range of topics, including science, politics, health, and sustainability.


Register for our future lectures

Find out about our future lectures and register to attend online. All lectures in the Minerva Series start at 6pm and are free to attend.


The Minerva Series of Lectures now features a mix of online and in-person events, hosted both at the University and in community venues in Bath and the surrounding area.

The Minerva Series of Lectures will return in early 2026 with an exciting programme of events. We look forward to seeing you again in the new year.

To be informed of future lectures, you can join our Public Lectures Mailing list.

Where possible, previous events were recorded and are available to watch back on our Vimeo channel.

Catch up on previous lectures


Video recordings

You can watch full recordings of past lectures to catch up on any that you've missed. You can also watch our Mini Minerva videos for a short overview of each of our lectures and a taste of what to expect.

Watch videos of the Minerva Series of Lectures on our Vimeo channel.

Podcast episodes

You can also listen to recordings of the full lectures on our Soundcloud podcast channel.

Join our mailing list


Get the latest information about upcoming lectures in the Minerva Series and plans for the Series by signing up for email updates.

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Contact us

If you have any questions about the Minerva Series of Lectures, you can get in touch with our team.