TED-Style Talks (17th June) - Lord of the Rings theme

Presenting a special themed edition of TED-Style Talks... ✨🤩

Three humans return from Middle Earth on the 17th day of the sixth Earth month. Join us this day and hear the wisdom and enlightenment they have attained after helping Aragorn "rebuild this world that we may share in the days of peace."

Speakers

1. Dr. Michael Schweig | Health & safety in Middle Earth — an unexpected audit
2. James Myers | JRR Tolkien: the unlikely feminist of Middle Earth
3. Dr. Sara Harrison | From Gondor's beacons to Mordor's fall: how early warning systems saved Middle Earth

Each talk will be 10 mins, followed by 10 mins of questions. It's usually beneficial to bring a pen/notepad to take notes 📝🤓 Dwarfs and elves are welcome. (You are welcome to dress up as your favourite Lord of the Rings character!) Get your pay-what-you-feel ticket on this link 🎟

Plan

• 5:15pm - Doors open
• 5:20pm - Registration and mingle
• 5:40pm - Intro and welcome
• 5:45pm - Talks begin
• 7:10pm - Conclusion
• 7:20pm - Optional bring-a-plate/snacks for sharing

Tea will be available at the venue. Drinks are also available from the cash bar. Feel free to bring some snacks to share over post-event chats and networking. (There will be some cake too 🍰)

Remember to get your pay-what-you-feel ticket via the event registration link in addition to RSVPing here. We take pictures to document the events; if you don't want to be photographed, simply let us know on arrival.

A day may come when the courage of Men fails, when we forsake our friends and break all bonds of fellowship, but it is not this day. By all that you hold dear on this good earth, I bid you attend!