Events
Events
40 minute talks by experts and storytellers.
Glasgow Talks
Understanding Neurodivergence : Masking, Support, and Challenging Stereotype
Tuesday 24 March 2026
19:30 - 21:15
Inn Deep, Glasgow
Speaker: Lauren McKee, Neurodiversity Workplace Services Consultant
What does navigating life and the workplace look like for someone who is neurodivergent? Often, it can be exhausting and confusing.This talk moves beyond labels, stereotypes, and stigma to share insights from lived experience and professional practice about the real experiences of neurodivergent individuals at work. It explores masking - what it is, why it happens, and the emotional and professional toll it can take. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of neurodivergence, along with practical strategies, tools, and knowledge of support options to navigate the workplace with confidence, clarity, and self-compassion.
Edinburgh Talks
Harnessing The ADHD Brain : Living With A Fast Moving Mind
Wednesday 18 March 2026
19:30 - 21:15
Malones Leith, Edinburgh
Speaker: Amy Martin, Consultant Psychiatrist
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental condition. It can be diagnosed as a child or as an adult. With a prevalence rate of 2.5% in the general adult population, it is an important topic. This talk aims to explain more about ADHD, the impact it has on individuals and most importantly what we can all do to assist others who have or may have the condition. Those with neurodiversity experience the world differently and this is something that should be viewed as a strength and supported..
Manchester Talks
The Hitchhiker's Guide to Black Holes
Monday 16 March 2026
19:30 - 21:15
Track Brewery Taproom, Manchester
Speaker: Rene Breton, Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Manchester
Black holes capture the imagination like no other cosmic object. But beyond the mystery and movie myths, what are they really? How can gravity become so strong that even light cannot escape—and how do we know such objects truly exist? In this talk, we will explore how black holes form, how astronomers detect them through light and gravitational waves, and what would happen if an astronaut were to venture too close to one of them. Blending striking ideas with real observations, this talk separates science from fiction and reveals why black holes are among the most compelling discoveries of modern physics.
FAQS
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Moving Minds currently runs fortnightly events in Glasgow, monthly in Edinburgh, and expanding to Dundee, Manchester, and London in the new year. Each talk is hosted in one of our partner pubs known for great atmosphere and conversation.
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Moving Minds brings together ideas from science, psychology, history and everyday culture to help people see the world with fresh eyes. Each talk is built around questions that spark curiosity. The aim is to create AHA moments of insight that stay with you long after the night ends.
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Tickets for each month’s events go on sale at the end of the previous month. Subscribers to our mailing list get first access (be sure to check your junk folder), followed by announcements on our social media channels.
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When a talk has reached capacity, we start a waitlist so if any tickets are refunded, we can offer them to interested people straight away. Once you’ve been invited to buy a ticket, you have 24hrs to complete the sale before it goes to the next person on the list. This means it’s always worth checking your junk mail folder. If you’d like to buy 2+ tickets, please sign up to the waitlist for each individual ticket.
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Doors open at 7:30pm, with seating on a first come, first served basis. At 7:45pm, there’s a short reminder for guests to grab a final drink and confirm filming consent. Introductions begin at 7:55pm, followed by the talk at 8pm and an audience Q&A at around 8:45pm. You’re welcome to stay around and discuss the topics with your fellow guests once we wrap up at around 9:15pm
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Absolutely. We love hearing from our community. If there is a subject or speaker you would like to see at a future event, you can submit your ideas through our website. Our next viral talk might just come from your suggestion.
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