Explore today's real world issues in Law, Criminology, Psychology, Business and Computer Science. With inquisitive minds, we will question the world and form our own opinions. We’ll debate systems, procedures and behaviours. You may arrive at these events with questions, but you’ll leave with an ability to answer.
Join us as our popular Real World Lectures series returns with thought-provoking topics designed to challenge perspectives and spark discussion. From society’s obsession with True Crime to the complexities of Ethical Leadership, we’ll explore the issues shaping the world today. Stay tuned for full details and speaker announcements.
Real World Lecture
Does the Law Support the LGBTQ+ Community?
Wednesday 3 June 2026
The legal landscape for LGBTQ+ rights has changed profoundly over recent decades, but the conversation is far from over. This session takes an honest and thought-provoking look at where the law stands today, how it got there and the very real questions being raised about whether hard-won rights could be challenged or rolled back.
Led by a specialist in human rights and equality law, this interactive session traces the key legal milestones that have shaped LGBTQ+ rights in the UK, from the decriminalisation of same-sex relationships to modern equality legislation, while uncovering the stories and lived experiences behind those changes. You will also examine contemporary debates and the evolving challenges still facing the community today.
Relevant for anyone considering law, criminology or social sciences at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
Real World Lecture
Can You Be a Good Leader Without Doing Bad Things?
Tuesday 16 June 2026
Ethical leadership sits at the heart of sustainable business, yet some of the most significant corporate failures in recent history have involved organisations that once held strong reputations. This session asks a deceptively simple question: is it possible to lead well without ever crossing an ethical line?
Delivered by an expert from 91桃色 Business School, this masterclass explores what it genuinely means to lead with integrity. Drawing on real-world examples of corporate misconduct and the lessons they offer, the session examines the behaviours that define ethical leaders, the frameworks that guide decision-making under pressure and how the rise of artificial intelligence is creating new ethical challenges for business leaders today.
Whether you are an aspiring manager or a professional navigating complex business environments, this session offers practical insight into leading with integrity in a rapidly changing world.
Real World Lecture
Can Artificial Intelligence Have a Positive Impact on Wellbeing?
Wednesday 17 June 2026
Over the past two decades, positive psychology has focused on helping people thrive, exploring their strengths, sense of meaning and what it takes to live well. At the same time, artificial intelligence has become an increasingly central part of how we understand and support mental health, from voice assistants to AI-powered chatbots capable of delivering personalised wellbeing support.
This session explores how AI is already being applied within positive psychology, what the future might hold and the ethical questions this raises along the way. Can technology genuinely support human flourishing, or are there risks we need to be aware of? And when it comes to building resilience and developing individual strengths, does the human element remain irreplaceable?
A session with real relevance for anyone considering psychology, computer science or health-related disciplines at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
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