Let's get together to watch the Holyoake Lecture! An opportunity to gather, watch the lecture together, then share our thoughts and feelings in a friendly atmosphere.

This year, the Holyoake Lecture will be presented by Sir John Curtice, British political scientist and professor of politics at the University of Strathclyde, and Senior Research Fellow, National Centre for Social Research. 

Recent years have seen the rise of so-called ‘culture wars’, both in the UK and elsewhere. In this Holyoake Lecture, Professor Curtice will address three questions. First, how much have public attitudes changed over the last 40 years on some of the issues at the centre of the ‘culture wars’ debate? Second, why has the public shifted its attitudes? And, third, to what extent has the division between liberals and conservatives now become a key dividing line in Britain’s politics? He will conclude by considering the possible implications for the future of the ‘culture wars’ debate.

The event begins at 18.30 for a 19:00 start to the lecture. We will have refreshments!