Holmes Lectures 2026 (Ages 10-14 years)
Date:21 January 2026 |
Time:17:00 - 18:00
Location:Newcastle University
The Holmes Lectures
The annual Holmes Lectures first took place at Newcastle University in 1937. They have covered a wide range of topics including: sustainability, forensic science, medical physics, chemistry and sports science. The talks form part of the INSIGHTS Public Lecture programme and are held every January.
The 2026 Holmes Lectures
The 2026 Holmes Lectures will be given by researchers from Newcastle University’s Faculty of Medical Sciences and School of Dental Sciences and will take place in the Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building.
Lecture 1 - Our immune system: the army inside our body
Lecture 2 - Guardians of health: how oral hygiene supports our immune system