NHSN & 1829 Talks 2025-26

Time: Doors open 6pm, first talk starts 18:29, second talk starts 7pm
Dates: Monday evenings, October 20 to December 8, and January 12 to March 2
Location: Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU. W3W:///float.insist.seats

Join us for free public talks covering a wide range of natural history topics, from lichen to Swifts, heavy metal pollution to rewilding. Light refreshments and drinks are available for a small donation. Please see agenda or event photos for the programme.

Collect your NHSN Talks stamp sheet and earn rewards for attending: after 2 talks receive a badge, after 5 a VIP pass to Gosforth Nature Reserve, and after 8 a free NHSN tote bag. Meet fellow nature enthusiasts and discover more about nature in the North East.

The NHSN Talks are a series of free public lectures every autumn and winter covering all aspects of natural history and modern nature recovery strategies and projects. Free public lectures are a long-standing part of NHSN's history and are central to our purpose.

The 1829 Talks start at 18:29 in acknowledgement of NHSN’s founding year and feature early career naturalists. They provide a wonderful opportunity to hear about the latest research and projects in the environmental world. Both talks include time for questions for the speaker. They are also recorded and posted on the NHSN YouTube channel

The lecture hall is wheelchair accessible. The sound system may be slightly quieter at the back, so we recommend sitting near the speaker if you have difficulty hearing.

Also check out other Nonprofit events in Newcastle Upon Tyne.