What we’re about
Welcome to BRIGHTHINK, a non-profit organisation based in Brighton that hosts engaging and stimulating events all year round. We invite academics, journalists, authors and experts from around the UK, and beyond, to present talks on a wide range of fascinating and intriguing topics that will hopefully entertain, as well as challenge you.
If you want to know more about Brighthink visit us at our Website and sign up to our mailing list. You can also access and listen to an audio archive of previous events.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- TRUTH IN A POST-TRUTH WORLD: Inside Bellingcat with Eliot HigginsThe Walrus Pub, Brighton, BN1 1AD£12.00
ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT EVENTBRITE NOW!
This event will take place in the Tusk Room, The Walrus Pub, Ship St, Brighton.Across much of the world, democracy is no longer simply fraying at the edges - it is suffering an epistemic collapse.
What we are experiencing is not just a political crisis, but a deeper breakdown in the basic conditions that allow societies to establish truth, debate what matters, and hold the powerful to account. Join Eliot Higgins, founder of Bellingcat, a pioneering investigative collective known for its groundbreaking work in online open-source investigation into war crimes, corruption, and propaganda. From satellite images to social media posts, learn how Bellingcat pieces together real-world stories from data hidden in plain sight. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at how investigative journalism is fighting back against authoritarianism — one verified fact at a time.Eliot Higgins will be ‘In Conversation’ with Rob Dickinson, and he will also be signing copies of his bestselling book, We Are Bellingcat, which will be available to purchase on the night.
This event take place downstairs in the Tusk Room at the Walrus Pub, Ship Street. Unfortunately there is no wheelchair accessibility.- DOORS OPEN: 7:00pm
- EVENT STARTS: 7:30pm
- AUDIENCE Q&A: 8:30pm
- BOOK SIGNING: 9:00pm
- THINK SMART: Discover Your Amazing Brain and How To Use It Wisely!The Grand Central, Brighton, Brighton£8.00
BRIGHTHINK OCT HALF TERM CLUB - This is our inaugural BRIGHTINKERS event, primarily aimed at Key Stage 3 children - Advance tickets available at EVENTBRITE.
Join us on an entertaining and eye-opening journey of discovery as we dive into the weird and wonderful world of YOUR BRAIN.
Traveling way, way back to it’s prehistoric beginnings, and tracing a path right up to the modern-day digital world, we’ll be looking at how your brain evolved, how it works, and how easily it can be fooled!
With fun-facts, mind-bending illusions, and cognitive challenges we’ll show you how your brain isn’t always as smart as it thinks it is - and we’ll also teach you the superpower of CRITICAL THINKING - an essential life skill that helps us navigate the world around us and spot the difference between facts, opinions and lies.
This thought-provoking session is perfect for curious kids (and adults*****) encouraging their natural inquisitiveness and giving them the confidence to think for themselves.Come ready to question everything - and leave a little wiser (and harder to fool!).
*All ages are welcome, but this event is aimed primarily at Key Stage 3, years 7, 8 & 9 (11-14yrs old). All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.This event will take place upstairs in the private function room, The Nightingale Room, at The Grand Central Pub, Brighton. All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times and unfortunately there is no wheelchair access at this venue.
- DOORS OPEN: 2:00pm
- EVENT STARTS: 2:30pm
- EVENT FINISH: 3:30pm (approx)
