Past events

In 1853 Captain Moody described reservoirs as being ‘engines of mighty force, strong in the aid of industry….and terrible in their power to destroy if mismanaged or neglected’...

The relationship between Russia and the West is once again deep in crisis.  Russia’s actions since 2014 have removed all doubt in Europe and North America as to the nature of the challenge from Moscow...

Approximately 75% of people with long-term pain conditions, such as arthritis, believe weather affects their pain.  Many report pain is made worse by the cold.  Others report pain is made worse by the warm...

The Arctic is changing rapidly because of climate change and globalisation. Increasingly, the two aspects are linked and changes in the Arctic’s environment are accelerating....

It is difficult to categorise Joyce Grenfell.  She was an entertainer, writer, singer, film actress and broadcaster on both television and radio.  She died 40 years ago and yet her influence can still be seen through the work of today’s performers.

Dr Kirstie Whitaker of the Turing Institute will be discussing her fascinating career journey with Tea Milanovic, a pupil from her former school, Withington Girls’ School. Event attendees will be able to ask questions during a live Q&A after the discussion. This event is part of our programme for Young People, rescheduled because of coronavirus; it promises to be very relevant to students who are beginning to consider their futures beyond the sixth form. The event will be more conversation than lecture.

UPDATE 16/03/2020 0915am: As the RNCM has now closed its doors to all public events, this lecture is now cancelled.

UPDATE 09/03: We regret that due to illness the speaker is unable to attend.  Instead, a lecture entitled 'Bridge Over Windermere' will be given by the Head of the Social Philosophy Committee, Peter Barnes.  This lecture will discuss the history of the Windermere ferry from Roman times until today.

Fusion power offers the prospect of a secure energy supply which is inherently safe, free from greenhouse emissions and potentially capable of supplying baseload electricity production needs for future generations.