40 minute pub talks by experts and storytellers
A new kind of night out for curious minds
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A Moving MindUpcoming Events
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Scotland's Swinging Sixties
GLASGOW
1st Sept, 7:00-9:00PM
Speaker: Kristin Hay, Lecturer in Economic and Social History
During the so-called Swinging Sixties, in between the explosion of Beatlemania and the mini skirt, a revolution occurred: the introduction of the oral contraceptive pill and the growing availability of birth control seemingly created a new era of sexual freedom and gender equality.But how revolutionary was the Sexual Revolution? How much sex was had in the era of ‘sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll’?
Join historian Kristin Hay for a whistle-stop tour of the history of sex, gender and birth control in Scotland, exploring the lived experiences of men and women who lived through this transformative time and questioning the myth and the reality of sexual revolution.
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The Secret Life Of Faces
DUNDEE
8th Sept, 7:00-9:00PM
Speaker: Dr Tobias Houlton, Craniofacial Anthropologist and Forensic Imaging Specialist
Faces shape our first impressions, help us recognise loved ones, and can even unlock stories from hundreds or thousands of years ago. But how much can science really learn from a face – or even a skull?
Drawing on experiences ranging from forensic investigations in South Africa to reconstructing the world's first facial estimate of a shrunken head and helping restore the identities of people from the distant past, Dr Tobias Houlton explores the remarkable science behind human faces. Along the way, audiences will discover how our brains recognise faces, why they sometimes get it spectacularly wrong, and how forensic science helps reveal the extraordinary stories hidden beneath the surface.
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If Women Ran the World, Would We Have Solved Climate Change?
Edinburgh
16th Sept, 7:00-9:00PM
Speaker: Victoria Plutshack, Climate, Energy & Gender Scholar
Summer 2026 is on track to be the UK’s hottest on record. The highlands are on fire. In August, over 70% of England was in a drought. There is obviously an urgent need for action to tackle the climate crisis, but who will save us? Join us as we dissect decades of evidence that suggest that women have a key role to play, as they report caring more about the planet, are better at sorting their recycling, and vote for greener, cleaner policies.
But it’s not as simple as all that. Find out how changing attitudes to gender have impacted efforts to solve the climate crisis, learn how oil and gas companies are trading on male insecurities, and discover what all of us can do about it now that the fires are closing in around us.
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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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