2019 Young Persons’ World Lecture Competition

IOM3 297 Euston Rd, Fitzrovia, , London 

The Young Persons’ World Lecture Competition (YPWLC) has been organised and held annually by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining since 2005. Finalists from around the world including Australia, South Africa and Singapore will give a 15-minute presentation on a technical topic of their choice and answer questions from three judges. Find out more […]

Free

Behind the Scenes of…Simchat Torah

Jewish Museum Raymond Burton House, 129-131 Albert St, London, Camden

Concluding the festival of Sukkot, Simchat Torah is a joyous festival to celebrate the Torah.

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Archives, Digitisation and Copyright – A KQ Breakfast Discussion

Society of Authors 24 Bedford Row, London

Hear from a range of experts and specialists at this morning event for professionals from across the KQ who are working on or interested in learning more about archiving in the digital age. The event is also a forum to discuss the myriad challenges and opportunities a digital archive presents, as well as the earthly delights of being an archivist.

Free

Global Dickens: For Every Nation Upon Earth (14 May – 3 Nov)

Charles Dickens Museum 48 Doughty Street, London , United Kingdom

This temporary exhibition presents a global picture of Dickens, exploring the impact of his travels on his life and his writing, and examining how Dickens has gone on to shape the lives of people around the globe.

Free

Marie Neurath: Picturing Science (19 Jul – 3 Nov)

House of Illustration 2 Granary Square, King's Cross, London, United Kingdom

Marie Neurath and her team at the Isotype Institute produced over 80 illustrated children’s books from 1944-1971 in a pioneering collaboration between researchers, artists and writers.

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