Lovell Lecture Series 2025
20 Mar, 2025 – 15 May, 2025
£8 – £14
We are proud to welcome a variety of leading scientists for our regular, evening Lovell Lectures series, named in honour of Sir Bernard Lovell, the Founder and first Director of Jodrell Bank Observatory.
These talks take place in our Wolfson Auditorium and are aimed at audiences aged 14+. Guests will also have the opportunity to book a pre-lecture meal at our fantastic First Light Café.
From uncovering the ingredients for life on Earth, to exploring methods for planetary defence against asteroid impact, join us as we unpack the mysteries of our Solar System!
Due to popular demand, we are delighted to announce that our sell-out April and May lectures will now also be available to watch as a livestream.
2025 Lovell Lectures announced:
- NOW ON SALE. 20 March – Professor Philip Diamond, CBE
Exploring the Universe with the SKA Observatory: A New Era in Radio Astronomy
- In-person tickets SOLD OUT. 10 April – Professor Alan Fitzsimmons
Planetary Defence: Preventing Asteroid Impacts
- In-person tickets SOLD OUT. 15 May – Dr Sarah Crowther
Prof. Philip Diamond CBE – Exploring the Universe with the SKA Observatory
Just days after a major breakthrough is announced, Prof. Philip Diamond CBE, Director-General of the SKA Observatory (SKAO), will reveal how the world’s largest radio telescopes will transform our understanding of the Universe in this exclusive Lovell Lecture.
From unlocking cosmic mysteries to driving cutting-edge technology and global innovation, this is science on a breath-taking scale.
Prof. Alan Fitzsimmons – Planetary Defence: Preventing Asteroid Impacts
