The SCR Conversations provide an opportunity to learn about, and discuss, the work of invited speakers, prior to a formal dinner. The speakers, many of whom are members of the SCR, will include university staff, working in the humanities, the social sciences, and the sciences, but also people making a distinctive contribution to the cultural, social, and political life of Durham City and the North-East. In these informal, small-scale sessions, a brief interview with the speaker opens out into a wider conversation with all present, which can continue, for those attending the formal, over drinks and dinner. The SCR Conversations, which are open to all members of the SCR, MCR, and JCR interested in the work of the speakers, take place on Tuesdays, two or three times each term,  from 6.15 to 7.00pm, in the SCR – or, if more space is required, in the Williams Library.

Questions about the SCR Conversations can be directed to the SCR Academic Officer (currently Colin Crowder).

Michaelmas 2024 Speakers

This term, the SCR Conversations will feature two speakers:

Tuesday 4th February, 6.15-7.00pm, SCR
Dr Nikita  Chiu 
Nikita joined Durham University Business School, as Associate Professor in Space Innovation and Technology Governance, in 2024. Her rehttps://www.durham.ac.uk/staff/juliahttps://www.durham.ac.uk/business/our-people/sze-w-chiu/n-horton/search explores the socio-economic and policy impact of the increasing commercialisation of space technology and related sectors, and, most recently, has focused on strengthening diversity and inclusivity in these industries. In this Conversation, she will be speaking about her work on technology and governance, and explaining why we need to talk about space.  

Tuesday 4th March, 6.15-7.00pm, SCR
TBC