For lovers of science and comedy ... get yourself a BOGOF this coming Monday as Bright Club Glasgow is back!
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Can Economists Explain AI? by Dr Elena Papagiannaki, a Lecturer in Economics at Edinburgh Napier University. This talk exposes the blind spots in economists' forecasts and questions whether economics is equipped to understand AI. 20th October 2026, 19:30 – 21:00, 29 Waterloo Street, Glasgow, G2 6BZ
Reminder for our event tonight: We're in the usual place, the Admiral Woods Bar. Function room is down the stairs and at the end of the corridor. See ya there!
Our next talk this coming Tuesday (15th Sep). Come join us!
Our friends at Glasgow Women's Library have some spaces left on tomorrow's Garnethill Walking Tour. A great way to learn about the contributions of women while stretching your legs! womenslibrary.org.uk/event/garnet...
Garnethill Women’s Heritage Walk
Hear about the remarkable women who have made Garnethill one of the most exciting cultural and multicultural hotspots in Glasgow.
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The Dark Knight protects Gotham from crime, but who protects them from pseudoscience & misinformation? Perhaps we should spread our wings and form Gotham Skeptics 🦇 🧐
Hey folks, Just wanted to let you know that the signup numbers for this talk are looking high ... which means we may be at risk of filling up the room and having to turn people away. Best get there sharp to avoid disappointment!
Announcing: Our talk for August. Full details in the usual internet-y places (website, meetup, facebook, eventbrite) ... go seek 'em out folks!
SOLD OUT! If you don't already have a (free) ticket for our event tomorrow (21st Jul) then ur outta luck - you can join the waitlist in case someone else pulls out. If you have a ticket already but can't make it please cancel your booking so that someone else can get your place. Link in comments
Important note for those who love triangular-cut sandwiches and the like: Our friends at GOSAS are providing a free buffet at our joint event on the 21st. That means you get to feed your mind AND your body! Link for tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/why-cant-w...
Announcing: Our event for July. Please note that you need to book a (free) ticket, plus the venue and start time are different from normal as this is a collaborative event with another group. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/why-cant-w...
Why Can’t We Agree on Anything Anymore? Polarisation and Hot Politics
Join GOSAS and Glasgow Skeptics to explore political polarisation in an open and engaging discussion.
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Reminder for our event tonight (Tue 16th June): The venue is the Admiral Woods Bar. We're in the function room (downstairs, then head to end of corridor). Door at 7. Kickoff at 7.30 See ya there!
Reminder: Bright Club Glasgow is back this coming Monday (8th June), as part of Glasgow Science Festival. It's the thinking person's comedy night blending comedy and academia. Ticket link in comments
This Thursday kicks off the incredible Glasgow Science Festival, they will be various talks across the city, make sure to check out the programme and head along! www.gla.ac.uk/events/scien...
So much amazing stuff happening this month! Get along to as much as you can. Spread the word too please.
Announcing: Our talk for June. Details in the internet-y places. Go seek 'em out!
Our friends at Bright Club Glasgow are BACK on the 8th of June (7pm). Get along for an evening of live stand-up where wonderfully funny researchers and comedic academics communicate their work through laughs. Tickets are just £5 with the discount code BRIGHTCLUB www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
Glasgow Science Festival: Bright Club - The Stand Comedy Club
Glasgow Science Festival presents Bright Club, the thinking person's comedy night blending comedy and academia. Laugh and learn as researchers from Scotland'...
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Another excellent free event happening on Monday 15th June. Apparently these folks run talks on the 3rd Monday of the month, so a PERFECT appetizer before your regular dose of Glasgow Skeptics on the 3rd Tuesday. Get involved folks! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/philosophy...
Philosophy Cafe: Why Believe Anything? - Glasgow Sauchiehall St
Curious minds wanted. The Philosophy Cafe is a space to explore life’s big questions together. This month's topic is, Why Believe Anything?
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Last day of @pintofscience.uk today. Get yourselves along to something if you can. Check out pintofscience.co.uk/events/glasg... for details!
Pint of Science Glasgow
Researchers from the University of Glasgow share their discoveries with you.
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Free talk alert! Open to the public as well: "What is the future role of the university in society?" Hosted by the the Glasgow Open Salon for Arts and Sciences (GOSAS). Wednesday, May 20 • 12:30 PM - 2 PM Get along if you can folks .. looks fascinating! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-is-th...
What is the future role of the university in society?
GOSAS is bringing together people across arts and sciences who are interested in exploring the future role of the university in society.
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Just a friendly reminder that we deliberately aren't running an event in May because we don't want to clash with the awesome @pintofscience.uk schedule. Get along to that instead folks!
Reminder for our event tonight: We're at the Admiral Woods Bar. Function room is down the stairs - head to the end of the corridor and you should find us. Doors at 7, kickoff at 7.30 See ya there!
See you tonight folks! Doors at 7. Kickoff at 7.30
Come join us on Tuesday evening (31st Mar). Unlike the subject of the talk, this will be good for your brain.
The signup numbers for our talk this coming Tuesday (17th) are above average, so it miiiight be busy. As such, please remember that we operate on a first come first served basis, and we can only fit so many people in the room. Be quick or (possibly) be disappointed!
Come join us on the 17th as we delve into the softer side of artificial intelligence. Event details in the usual places.
#TodayInNope - another one of those "Did he really say that?" moments. And yes, he did. Feel free to add your own ridiculous claim in the comments using the following format: "RFK says [person] cured [condition] with [thing]"
Plenty going on for those with a thirst for knowledge this month - both in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Go get involved! Details in comments ... and if there's anything else that might be of interest then please let us know ❤
This looks cool. Even worth travelling to Edinbugh for! Get along if you can folks...
Not long til our first in-person talk of the year. Come join us. Bring friends.
Announcing: Our in-person event for February. AI - AI - OOOOOOOH! Details in the usual internet-y places ... Go hunt 'em down. Or get ChatGPT to do it for you.