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Our thought-provoking Ten Talks continues wi th two more presentations exploring major challenges for society\, pairin g a distinguished academic with a group of emerging student experts. Rese rve your FREE place now!

https://stu dentevents.bham.ac.uk/ents/event/4615/

Now entering its third yea r\, our acclaimed\, thought-provoking Ten Talks programme returns in June 2026 with an exciting new format!

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Across five sessions &mdash\ ; each pairing a distinguished academic with a group of emerging student experts &mdash\; audiences will experience two presentations exploring ma jor challenges for society. By showcasing the established expertise of ac ademics alongside the fresh insights of students\, this new structure for 2026 offers audiences an even richer and more dynamic exploration of the issues shaping our local\, national and global futures.

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Sessi on 2: Making Connections in a Disconnected World \;

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Our ch air\, Professor Tom Harrison (Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor: Education Innov ation)\, \;introduces: \;

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The Quiet Art of Connecting \;Cultures \;Professor \;Daniel McNei l \;(Department of Social Policy\, Sociology and Criminology) \;< /li>\n
Alongside a presentation from \;students \;from the Co llege of \;Social Sciences \;drawn from the \;Marketi ng and Sustainability \;module\, where students examine how ideas and communication create connections between people and practice\, and why those connections still matter in addressing real‑world challenge s \;

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Book your place now:

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For s tudents\, please book through the Careers Connect event page.

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For staff\, please boo k through the event booki ng form.

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