Free talks

Continuing Education works in partnership with departments across the University and the City of Liverpool’s cultural institutions to provide free talks by leading experts throughout the year.

We update our free lecture programme regularly, so make sure you check back each week for updates.

We also provide recordings of past talks for you to view online here, as well as blogs, stories and articles relating to some of our current, past and upcoming courses.

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Philosophy as a Way of Life - WE ARE NO LONGER TAKING ENROLMENTS FOR THIS COURSE

With Dr Shereen Shaw - don't miss this opportunity to start your journey towards a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Sign up now! Thursday 21 September, 6 - 7pm

Fashion, travel and taste in 18th century Britain - WE ARE NO LONGER TAKING ENROLMENTS FOR THIS COURSE

We examine the Grand Tour and excavations in Europe - Dr Gina Musektt, Thursday 21 September, 2 - 3pm

Flowers and trees of the Ancient Classical World - WE ARE NO LONGER TAKING ENROLMENTS FOR THIS COURSE

Drawing on artistic, archaeological, and literary evidence, this talk explores the ways in which flowers and trees played a role in the ancient societies of the Mediterranean - Dr Gina Muskett, Thursday 28 September, 2 - 3pm

Piano playing through a study of the life and works of Ludwig Van Beethoven - WE ARE NO LONGER TAKING ENROLMENTS FOR THIS COURSE

This unique talk will introduce you to the works of Beethoven through analysis and interrogation of some of his most popular piano and orchestral works. With Debbie Adewale, Tuesday 19 Sept, 10 - 11am

'All Men are pigs!' Insults and Abuse in Plutarch's Gryllos - WE ARE NO LONGER TAKING ENROLMENTS FOR THIS COURSE

Delve into the fascinating world of ancient philosophy and animal rhetoric in this thought-provoking free talk. With Dr Guen Taietti, Monday 18 September, 6 - 7pm