Academic Lecture Programme
Stand out from the Crowd
When applying to top universities and competitive courses, candidates need to stand out from the crowd. Background reading and inspirational and challenging learning from experts and peers is key, as is hearing from academics already at the cutting edge of university research.
Queen’s holds a series of academic lectures each year delivered by expert speakers in particular academic disciplines. The lectures are suitable for GCSE and A-level students, and we welcome pupils from other schools to benefit from this informative programme. Simply register below for the lectures you wish to attend.
The programme involves leading academics discussing the latest research in a wide range of subject fields in a format that gives a real taste of the university learning experience.
All lectures run from 4-5pm at our Senior School site on City Walls Road.
2026 Lectures
- Tuesday 6 January 2026 – ‘Landscapes of Memory in Berlin’ by Professor Anna Saunders (University of Liverpool)
- Tuesday 13 January 2026 – ‘The Role of Government and Institutions in Developing Countries’ by Dr Douglas Scott (University of York)
- Tuesday 20 January 2026 – ‘Spanish and Latin American Culture: The Reggaeton Revolution’ by University of Newcastle
- Tuesday 27 January 2026 – ‘Numerical Methods and Machine Learning Models for Weather, Climate and Flooding Prediction’ by Dr Katie MacKenzie (Institute for Mathematical Innovation, University of Bath)
- Tuesday 3 February 2026 – ‘Biomedical Engineering Uncovered: How Science Saves Lives’ by University of Sheffield
- Tuesday 10 February 2026 – ‘Political Strategies and Mechanisms of the US Christian Right’ by Professor Angelia Wilson (University of Manchester)
