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Wrexham Talks Research

Welcome to Wrexham Talks Research

Now in its fourth year, the Wrexham Talks Research Public Lecture series continues to grow and evolve. Last academic year saw a wide variety of research topics from the challenges of enforcing the fox hunting ban to humanity’s journey towards net zero. You can catch up on previous talks by visiting our past lectures page.

This year’s schedule is as varied and promises to be just as captivating, with our first panel lecture as part of the Healthcare Heroes event, see below for the full 2024/25 Wrexham Talks Research schedule. 

The public lectures are free, on-campus evening lectures run by the Research Office and are open to all. Take a moment to enjoy some complimentary food and refreshments whilst networking with attendees and speakers beforehand, then sit back and enjoy the talks delivered by our researchers, introduced by a Chair, and followed by audience questions.

The purpose of the lectures is to invite discussion and debate in a variety of thought-provoking subject areas. We pride ourselves on applied research, Research that Transforms, research that impacts the local community and the wider world, and we want to share this with you in an accessible way.

Public Lectures are nothing without an audience, so we look forward to welcoming your fresh perspectives on our research. Look at our schedule and book your place on Eventbrite using the links or QR codes. And if you can’t make a talk, we will be recording the session for you to watch online shortly after the event. 

Please note that whilst the lectures are free to attend, tickets must be booked in advance. Please see each event listing for full details including location, timings and how to book your place.

Speaker Time and Date Title

Dr Liz Cade | Dr Chelsea Batty |

Sara Oxbury Ellis | Professor Stephen Fôn Hughes 

16 October 2024, 4.30pm Tomorrows World | Healthcare Heroes 

Julian Ayres, Senior Lecturer in Education

05 December 2024, 5.30pm Foxholes: Understanding Grit and Resilience

Dr Shubha Sreenivas, Senior Lecturer in Biological Psychology

29 January 2025, 5.30pm

Pawsome Support for Confident Reading in Children and Easing Stress for University Students

Peter Bolton, Senior Lecturer in History

12 March 2025, 5.30PM The Wrexham Art Treasures Exhibition of 1876

Dr Phoey Teh, Senior Lecturer in Computing

29 April 2025, 5.30pm The Impact of AI on Business and Government Sectors

Dr David Sprake, Senior Lecturer in Engineering

28 May 2025, 5.30pm Climate Change Exposed: Separating Fact from Fiction for Deniers and Sceptics