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[POSTPONED] - This event has been postponed, details on rearrangements to follow.  Speaker:              Professor Andrew deMello                      Title:                      TBC Host:  Dr Ali Salehi Reyhani Location:                     Room 106, Britannia House If you are not part of the Department of Chemistry, but are interested in attending, please contact: manuel.muller@kcl.ac.uk

Robert Yates is an internationally recognized expert on universal health coverage (UHC) and progressive health financing. At Chatham House he was previously project director of the UHC Policy Forum before leading the Global Health programme and centre for universal health.  In the current climate, he will talk about how the COVID19 pandemic presents the greatest threat to human health in over a century, people turn to their states to resolve the crisis and protect their health, their livelihoods and their future well-being. See his current COVID19 article: Let's Emerge From COVID-19 with Stronger Health Systems Zoom link https://bit.ly/2UThIrp

Speaker: Dr Ethel Bayer Santos, Department of Microbiology, University of São Paulo.    Bacterial secretion systems are trans-envelope multi-protein structures dedicated to the transport of macromolecules. Many pathogens use Type III, Type IV and Type VI secretion systems to deliver protein substrates, called effectors, into target host cells and bacterial competitors. The evolutionary origin of these secretion systems differs significantly: T3SS are related to the flagellar apparatus; T4SS were originally described as conjugative bridges for DNA transfer, and T6SS are related to contractile phage tails. Effectors secreted by these systems display a wide array of functions ranging from host cell manipulation to intoxication of rival bacteria. Dr. Ethel Bayer Santos will give an overview of her contributions to this field and present the latest research from her group.

[POSTPONED] - This event has been postponed, details on rearrangements to follow.    ---   Light is the driving force of every living thing on earth, from plants to plankton and everything in-between. Our physiology is defined by the cycle of night and day, and our culture is infused with light as a metaphor for wisdom and clarity while its opposite – darkness – is a universal symbol of mystery and evil. We have used light as a messenger from flaming torches to fibre optics and quantum computers. And this is just the beginning. We are entering a new age of light with greater awareness of the impact of artificial light on ourselves and our environment, and remarkable new materials and techniques to harness the power of this fascinating domain. This unique one-day symposium brings together world-leading experts across science and the arts with a common passion for light. Over lunch, guests will be invited to a scientific poster session to learn about the Commission for Dark Skies and interact with the Third Age of Light VR installation by lighting design consultancy Spiers and Major. We will conclude with drinks and networking. The event is hosted by the London Institute for Advanced Light Technologies and King’s College London to celebrate the UNESCO International Day of Light 2020 which will be held in May. Tickets cost £75 and is inclusive of refreshments, lunch and a drinks reception on the day. Speirs + Major - Third Age of Light - Aerial View

This lecture is postponed. More details to follow.  Leeuwenhoek prize lecture 2020 given by Professor Geoffrey L Smith FMedSci FRS

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THESE TALKS WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR THE NEXT TERM.   Muscle regeneration Speaker: Dr Francesco Saverio Tedesco, Division of Biosciences, University College London.   Bowel stem cells and cancer Speaker: Dr Vivian Li, Stem Cell and Cancer Biology Laboratory, Francis Crick Institute.

Sensory Organoids for Modeling Development and Disease Speaker: Dr Karl Koehler, Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine Karl Koehler, PhD is Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology & Plastic and Oral Surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He is an investigator in the F.M. Kirby Neurobiology Center and the Harvard Stem Cell Institute. He became a tenure-tracked faculty member shortly after completing his PhD in Neuroscience in 2014 under the mentorship of Eri Hashino at Indiana University School of Medicine. Karl’s early work led to a novel culture system for growing mouse and human inner ear organoids, which his lab now uses to model congenital ear disorders and test gene therapies for hearing restoration. In addition, his group has shown how this unique organoid model can be used to generate hair-bearing skin tissue. His work is funded by the US National Institute of Health and Department of Defense.

The Jewish communities of London have a rich musical-liturgical history, stretching back to the mid-17th century. This lecture will consider some of the main musical developments since then, beginning with the Sephardi and Ashkenazi synagogues which stood practically side-by-side in the City of London for 250 years. We will examine the birth of the Anglo-Jewish choral tradition, the split with the Reform movement and its musical consequences, and the new music brought more recently by immigrants from Eastern Europe and Arab lands.No reservations are required for this lecture. It will be run on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the lecture

In an ever changing, fast paced world, it is now a generally accepted view that just knowing the law (however well) is simply not enough for someone looking to join the profession. Young lawyers are, more than even, being asked to come armed with new understanding of technology, business, client management, sales and marketing, the legal industry and, in particular, a greater and more developed skillset.   With a wealth of information between them , our speakers, Nigel Spencer (Senior Client Director and Executive Coach at the Saïd Business School and former Global Director of Learning and Development for Simmons & Simmons LLP and Reed Smith) and Roger Parker (Senior Counsel and ex. Managing Partner for Europe, Middle East, Asia and Asia Pacific for Reed Smith) will discuss what skills and aptitudes young lawyers need for modern legal practice.   This talk will take place between 6.30pm and 8pm on Tuesday, 21 April 2020 at the Bush House Auditorium, Bush House Campus.  Drinks reception to follow in the Arcade.    Speaker Bios:   Nigel Spencer: Nigel specialises in leadership development within the professional service sector. This includes future legal career paths, embedding executive coaching in organisations, and the development of degree programmes. Prior to joining Oxford University’s Saïd Business School, Nigel spent 20 years in professional services. Initially he was in a client-facing role at PwC. Latterly, he held Global Director of Learning and Development roles at two global law firms. He also led the creation of the first ‘Innovation Hub’ in a global law firm. He has also held board roles at higher education research institutes and at the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. He is a Visiting (Industry) Professor at the School of Law, Queen Mary University, London. Formerly, he was a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Oxford. Nigel has a BA and PhD from London University. Nigel Spencer Roger Parker: Roger is an Institute of Leadership and Management Level 5 accredited coach and mentor. He is a Centre of Dispute Resolution accredited mediator and LLB (Hons), UCL. As well as extensive cross-border legal and management experience Roger has sat as a non-executive on the boards of insurance and media services companies and the Committee of the City of London Law Society. Roger participates in the 30% Club mentoring scheme. As a solicitor at Richards Butler, Roger drove the merger with Reed Smith to create one of the largest legal businesses in the world. As a member of the combined firm’s Senior Management Team for 10 years and Managing Partner EMEA, Roger laid the foundations for significant growth in European and Asia markets and managed Reed Smith’s $400m legal services business for EurAsia. Roger is a market leader in professional services thinking and implementation. Roger Parker

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One of the most dangerous phrases is “evidence shows that …”, because you can almost always find evidence to support any viewpoint. Experts are similarly distrusted, because they may have motives other than the truth. These problems are particularly severe in the digital age where we are bombarded with data and supposed expert opinions. This talk will explain how to discern what and who to trust, how to know whether evidence is causation or just a correlation, and how to overcome the temptation to accept views that we agree with.All lectures in Alex's series Business Skills will be ticketed.  For school bookings, please contact us at enquiries@gresham.ac.uk

RIOT Science Club Lecture: Octopus Speaker: Dr Alex Freeman A seminar series to raise awareness and provide training in Reproducible, Interpretable, Open, & Transparent Science. Putting the R.I.O.T into science! Reproducible Interpretable Open Transparent Weekly talks, workshops and tutorials on open science and more! Whether you are based at King's or not, the RIOT Science is open to all. Email contact: riotscienceclub@kcl.ac.uk YouTube Twitter @riotscienceclub

Abstract: Sino-Pakistani relations have been at heart of Asia’s geopolitics in recent years. Since the announcement of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor as the 'flagship project' of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the relationship between Islamabad and Beijing has morphed into a multi-dimensional partnership. This includes infrastructural and economic components. While a qualitative shift in the bilateral ties has occurred, the military component has retained its central role over the years, reflecting the power structure within Pakistan. This talk unpacks the political and military dynamics behind Sino-Pakistani Relations over the past 20 years, looking at the wider trends in the relationship as well as at the evolution and implementation of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. *If you are external to King's and would like to attend this event, please contact the event organiser directly. About the speaker Filippo Boni (The Open University) is Lecturer in Politics and International Studies. His first book 'Sino-Pakistani Relations. Politics, Military and Regional Dynamics' (Routledge, 2019) details the evolution of the relationship between Pakistan and China, against the backdrop of Pakistan’s domestic politics. He is the co-editor of, and contributor to, Asia Maior, Italy’s leading academic publication on Asia’s current affairs, and he is a Graduate and Early Career Representative on the executive council of the British Association for South Asian Studies (BASAS). He tweets @FilippoBoni1.

The story of the Mayflower is usually presented as a tale of persecuted Pilgrims crossing the Atlantic in circumstances of grave adversity to inhabit a desolate wilderness. There is another perspective. This lecture asks not where did they go to, but where did they come from? Who paid the piper? Who called the tune? Who hosted and protected them for years before the voyage, and who taught them the tolerant values that 17th-century Puritans usually lacked?

You are invited to a book launch for The UK and Multi-Level Financial Regulation: From Post-Crisis Reform to Brexit by Dr Scott James (King’s College London) and Professor Lucia Quaglia (University of Bologna). The book will be introduced by the authors, and discussed by Professor David Coen (University College London) and Sam Lowe (Centre for European Reform). The book examines the UK’s role in shaping post-crisis financial regulation, and assesses the implications of withdrawal from the EU. It develops a novel domestic political economy approach to examine how the interaction of elected officials, regulators, and industry shaped UK preferences, strategy, and influence in international and EU-level regulatory negotiations across five case studies: bank capital requirements; recovery and resolution rules; bank structural reform; hedge fund regulation; and derivatives regulation. The book concludes by reflecting on what these lessons tell us about the likely future of UK financial regulation after Brexit. Refreshments (wine and canapés) will be provided. The event takes place on Thursday, 23 April, from 18.00 - 20.30. Entry to the event is free, with tickets available via Eventbrite here. Full details about the book can be found here.

William & Mary, the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence, and King’s College London invite you to attend an open public discussion in Tallinn, Estonia on the 27 April, 2020. In 2016, NATO recognised cyberspace as a domain of military operations and made a Cyber Defence Pledge to enhance cyber defences and resiliency against cyber-attacks.Every day, NATO and individual Allies are targeted with cyber-attacks launched by state and non-state actors.The cyber threat landscape has become increasingly complex, obscure, and unpredictable, and defending against these attacks is not possible without better whole-of-society cooperation across all stakeholders from international organisations, governments, industry, to academy and individuals.

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This final lecture will celebrate some of the great mathematical equations, and related algorithms, which have both changed the world as we know it and which are likely to change it in the future. The lecture will focus on a number of equations and algorithms including Laplace's Equation, the Navier-Stokes Equations, Schrödinger's equation, the Kalman Filter, the FFT, the Page Rank Algorithm, the Simplex method and the Conjugate Gradient Method, all of which are making a profound difference to the way that we live. Truly, mathematical equations can change the world!No reservations are required for this lecture. It will be run on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the lecture