Date/Time: Wednesday 15 January, 5.00 - 6.00pm

Venue: Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building, Newcastle University

Add to Google Calendar

All our events remain free and open to all, but pre-booking is required. Bookings for this lecture will open at 10.00am on 4 November. To reserve your place click the booking link below or telephone our booking voicemail line 0191 208 6136.

The Holmes Memorial Lectures are funded by a generous donation.

The 2025 Holmes Lectures will be given by researchers from Newcastle University’s School of Engineering.

4.00 – 5.00pm: Street Science and Snacks – Join us for experiments and after-school snacks in the foyer of the Herschel Building

5.00 – 6.00pm: Lecture in the Curtis Auditorium

In this lecture we explore the fascinating world of engineering and how it impacts our everyday lives and discover why we need future engineers like you! You'll meet  different types of engineers and learn about how their work is changing people's lives. From developing new prosthetics and detecting illnesses to using underwater sound to track divers and robots - it all starts with engineering!

For group bookings and school visits, please email the Public Lectures office at public.lectures@ncl.ac.uk or telephone our booking voicemail line 0191 208 6136.