Title:  THE DISRUPTION OF THE BRITISH PARTY SYSTEM: A Guide to the Next General Election by Prof. Richard Rose Summary:  The British political party system has been much slower to change than that of Scotland, but events since 2024 show that it is now changing with a bang.  This talk will give a clear description of… Read more

'Endoscope' Miles Padgett Read more

'Diseases shared with animals' Kate Stalin Read more

'Control of human obesity' Naveed Sattar Read more

 Prof Martin Hendry,  Clerk of Senate, Vice-Principal. Title:    “Brave new world?  Learning and teaching in an AI-powered future” by Prof Martin Hendry Summary:  Over the past few years the impact of generative AI on education has become ever clearer – as we recognise a future (or, arguably, a present!) in which these tools are irrevocably woven… Read more

Title:    Land Reform and Housing Delivery in Scotland: Progress Since 2015 Summary: This lecture outlines the recent history of land reform in Scotland and the recurring problems it seeks to address, including concentrated ownership, land availability for development, and speculation. It summarises the Land Reform Review Group’s analysis and its main proposals for housing land, urban renewal,… Read more

Title:   The Price of Life: Evaluating the Cost-Effectiveness of Healthcare Interventions’  by Professor Emma McIntosh Summary:  During this talk Prof McIntosh will introduce the audience to the fascinating world of health economics. She will outline the causes of ‘market failure’ in health care and showcase the resulting need for economic evaluation as a tool for the optimal allocation of… Read more

Prof Christopher Carman,  ‘The 2026 Elections: Previewing the Scottish Parliament and U.S. Midterm Elections : Disruptive Realignment or Steady State?’  by Prof  Christopher Carman  Summary: The 2026 elections in both Scotland and the United States have the potential to be profoundly disruptive, reshaping political landscapes on either side of the Atlantic. Although the two countries confront some… Read more

Title:  ‘ What is the way forward for the Scottish economy and the funding of public services?’ by Prof Graeme Roy Summary:  Prof Graeme Roy will provide an overview of the Scottish economy, exploring both its historical evolution and current state. He will highlight the key opportunities and challenges shaping Scotland’s economic landscape. As Chair… Read more

Sharon Webb - 'The Prehistory of Kilmartin Glen and the new Kilmartin Museum' Kilmartin Glen is one of Scotland's most important prehistoric landscapes with many important burial and ritual sites, including cairns, rock art sites, standing stones and a stone circle. Many artifacts of international significance have also been found here. This talk will give you an outline of… Read more