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Our thought-provoking Ten Talks continues with two more presentations exploring major challenges for society\, pairing a distinguished academic with a group of emerging student experts. Reserv e your FREE place now!

https://dubaiev ents.bham.ac.uk/ents/event/4615/

Now entering its third year\, ou r acclaimed\, thought-provoking Ten Talks programme returns in June 2026 with an exciting new format!

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Across five sessions &mdash\; each pairing a distinguished academic with a group of emerging student expert s &mdash\; audiences will experience two presentations exploring major ch allenges for society. By showcasing the established expertise of academic s alongside the fresh insights of students\, this new structure for 2026 offers audiences an even richer and more dynamic exploration of the issue s shaping our local\, national and global futures.

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Session 2: Making Connections in a Disconnected World \;

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Our chair\, Professor Tom Harrison (Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor: Education Innovation) \, \;introduces: \;

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The Quiet Art of Co nnecting \;Cultures \;Professor \;Daniel McNeil \;(Department of Social Policy\, Sociology and Criminology) \;
Alongside a presentation from \;students \;from the College of \;Social Sciences \;drawn from the \;Marketing and Sustainability \;module\, where students examine how ideas and communication create connections between people and practice\, and wh y those connections still matter in addressing real‑world challenges \;

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Book your place now:

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For student s\, please book through the Careers Connec t event page.

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For staff\, please book thro ugh the event booking for m.

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