40 minute pub talks by experts and storytellers
A new kind of night out for curious minds
What People Are Saying
I came alone which I was nervous about but I was able to really enjoy the talk with loads of new people and it was a great atmosphere.
A Moving MindAs a speaker, Moving Minds is an absolute gift because everyone is onside. Everyone wants to hear what you’re saying and it’s an absolute SLAM DUNK!
Peter Gilchrist - Speaker
The talk really made us open our eyes to new perspectives and ways we can incorporate what they talked about into our own lives.
A Moving MindUpcoming Events
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Between The Covers: Everything It Takes to Create a Book
MANCHESTER
13th July, 7:00-9:00PM
Speaker: Jonathan Paterson, Commercial Director, Octopus Publishing Group.
Few people ever stop to think about the remarkable journey a book takes before it reaches a bookshelf. This talk takes audiences behind the scenes of the publishing industry, revealing what the logo on every book’s spine really means, how publishers choose which books to acquire, and the many specialists who transform an author’s manuscript into a finished book. From acquisition and editing to design, printing, sales, and marketing, discover the creativity, collaboration, and commercial decisions that bring every book to life.
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Under the Sea: Why We All Want to Be Mermaids
GLASGOW
21st July, 7:00-9:00pm
Speaker: Eleanor Morton - Comedian, Actor & Writer
Comedian Eleanor Morton takes you on a magical and eye opening journey through the history of mermaids, and the reasons behind their ongoing allure to humans. As part of her 2026 Edinburgh Fringe Show The Mermaid, Morton presents a history of merfolk and her fascination with all things Mer.
Eleanor Morton is an award winning Scottish comedian whose last sell-out hit Fringe Show, Haunted House focused on the cultural history of ghosts and her hometown of Edinburgh. She is also the author of Life Lessons From Historical Women; 18 tales of women from history and what they can teach us today
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FAQS
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Please check the event listing as timings can change.
Doors normally open at 7pm, with seating on a first come, first served basis. At 7:15pm, there’s a short reminder for guests to grab a final drink and confirm filming consent. Introductions begin at 7:25pm, followed by the talk at 7.30pm and an audience Q&A at around 8:15pm. You’re welcome to stay around and discuss the topics with your fellow guests once we wrap up at around 9pm
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Moving Minds currently runs fortnightly events in Glasgow and Edinburgh, monthly in Manchester and expanding to Dundee ver soon. Each talk is hosted in one of our partner pubs known for great atmosphere and conversation.
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Moving Minds brings together ideas from science, psychology, history and everyday culture to help people see the world with fresh eyes. Each talk is built around questions that spark curiosity. The aim is to create AHA moments of insight that stay with you long after the night ends.
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Tickets for each month’s events go on sale at the end of the previous month. Subscribers to our mailing list get first access (be sure to check your junk folder), followed by announcements on our social media channels.
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When a talk has reached capacity, we start a waitlist so if any tickets are refunded, we can offer them to interested people straight away. Once you’ve been invited to buy a ticket, you have 24hrs to complete the sale before it goes to the next person on the list. This means it’s always worth checking your junk mail folder. If you’d like to buy 2+ tickets, please sign up to the waitlist for each individual ticket.
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Absolutely. We love hearing from our community. If there is a subject or speaker you would like to see at a future event, you can submit your ideas through our website. Our next viral talk might just come from your suggestion.
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