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Sun 4th May

Japan Festival 2025
3pm - 6pm
LH LCR
The Japan Society is excited to host a Japanese Festival!! 🇯🇵🌸🏮 It’ll be a great opportunity to experience various aspects of Japanese culture, including sushi-making, origami, sake tasting, and a tea ceremony! Looking forward to seeing you!!
The Mexico Society & Wine Society Present: Cinco de Mezcal
7pm - 9pm
LH SCR
Dive into Mexico's rich heritage and tradition as we explore the art of mezcal making, discover various types of mezcal, and learn the nuances of tasting this unique and delicious spirit.

Tue 6th May

Dean's Study Visit to the Royal Academy of Arts (the art studios)
1:15pm - 3:30pm
Departs LH Reception for The Royal Academy, Piccadilly
THIS OPPORTUNITY IS NOW FULLY RECRUITED, WITH A WAITING LIST
Loxley Free Food Raffle #2 - Korean Food Night
6pm - 7pm
Churchill Room
The second night of the Loxley Free Food Raffle series is happening this Tuesday, May 6th
Port Talk Discover the Hidden Soul of Chinatown: A Journey Through Time in London’s Soho
8pm - 9pm
Churchill Room
Beneath the lantern-lit streets and sizzling woks of today’s Chinatown lies a rich tapestry of stories that shaped London’s heart — and it’s time to uncover them. Join us for a captivating talk that peels back the layers of Soho’s iconic Chinatown, r

Wed 7th May

Weekly Meeting of the GC Casual Inference Society
5pm - 7pm
Freddie's
An informal space to discuss methods, troubleshoot challenges, and learn from each other. Whether you're working on research, your dissertation, or just have questions about econometrics, statistics, and quantitative methods, this group is for you.
Port Talk Panel On Education- College Fellows Lady Hale, Master Catherine McGuinness CBE and Professor Diana Beech, City St George's
8pm - 9pm
Churchill Room
With The Worshipful Company of Educators of the City of London

Thu 8th May

Port talk on Litigation as a Tool for Environmental Change with Alan Andrews, interim CEO of the Net Zero Lawyers Alliance
8pm - 9pm
Churchill Room
In this Port Talk, Alan will share his thoughts on public interest environmental litigation, drawing from his extensive experience and offering a few compelling litigation stories.

Fri 9th May

Christopher Argyris Dean's Seminar on Architecture and the Business of Trust
9th May 3pm - 11th May noon
Barcelona, Spain
THIS MEMBER OPPORTUNITY IS NOW FULLY RECRUITED WITH A WAITING LIST

Sat 10th May

Members Council initiative on Circular Economy Presents: The Mending Social
10:30am - 1:30pm
WGH SCR
Bring your worn-out, broken, and tired clothes, shoes, socks, and anything that could use a repair, maintenance, or improvement.
NATURE IN SUSTAINABILITY? A WALK IN THE LOCAL NEIGHBOURHOOD WITH PROFESSOR JOHN EDGINGTON
12:45pm - 1:45pm
MEET IN THE LONDON HOUSE RECEPTION
‘NATURE IN SUSTAINABILITY? A WALK IN THE LOCAL NEIGHBOURHOOD ABOUT URBAN PLANTS AND TREES’

Mon 12th May

Port Talk on Judgment at work:  Making better choices given by Professor Sir Andrew Likierman
8pm - 9pm
Churchill Room
In his talk Andrew will outline the process of making judgements and apply it to the research process, career choice and employment, whether in the private sector, public service or academic life.

Wed 14th May

Weekly Meeting of the GC Casual Inference Society
5pm - 7pm
Freddie's
An informal space to discuss methods, troubleshoot challenges, and learn from each other. Whether you're working on research, your dissertation, or just have questions about econometrics, statistics, and quantitative methods, this group is for you.
Port Talk: How does the Russo-Ukraine War end
8pm - 9pm
Churchill Room
'Join Emeritus Professor of War Studies Sir Lawrence Freedman, one of the UK’s most distinguished scholars of war and strategy, for a timely Port Talk on ‘How does the Russo-Ukraine War end.’

Sat 17th May

Workshop: Building Cultural Intelligence for Next-Gen Global Business Leadership
4pm - 5pm
Freddie's
Eager to connect with more like-minded people at Goodenough

Wed 21st May

Weekly Meeting of the GC Casual Inference Society
5pm - 7pm
Freddie's
An informal space to discuss methods, troubleshoot challenges, and learn from each other. Whether you're working on research, your dissertation, or just have questions about econometrics, statistics, and quantitative methods, this group is for you.

Thu 22nd May

Dean's Day Colloquium on Science and Policy at the OECD, Paris
10:45am - 6pm
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Rue Andre Pascal, Paris
THIS MEMBER OPPORTUNITY IS NOW FULLY RECRUITED WITH A WAITING LIST
Goodenough Formal Hall Dinner
6:30pm - 9pm
We would like to invite you & your guest(s) to the Goodenough Formal Halls which is held twice termly, throughout the academic year in the Great Hall. Each dinner will be a formal seated affair, with the Great Hall lit magnificently by candelabras.

Sun 25th May

Introduction to Sake Tasting
8pm - 9pm
LH SCR
Sake tasting- Attendees will be able to taste six different sakes- basic understanding of the determinants of flavour and the range of flavours that you can expect when you taste different types of sakes

Tue 27th May

Dean's Afternoon Colloquium on Digital Finance with Sir Peter Estlin
1pm - 4pm
The head office of Vanquis, City of London
THIS MEMBER OPPORTUNITY IS NOW FULLY RECRUITED
Port Talk: Annual Political & Social Science Lecture: College Alumnus Eoghan Murphy, Former Irish Housing Minister and OSCE Head of Mission
8pm - 9pm
Churchill Room
The topic of his address will be announced soon. Stay tuned for more details!

Wed 28th May

Dean's Colloquium on Accountancy, Tax and Audit Functions
5pm - 7pm
The Head Office of Hays Mac, the City of London
THIS MEMBER OPPORTUNITY IS NOW FULLY RECRUITED
Weekly Meeting of the GC Casual Inference Society
5pm - 7pm
Freddie's
An informal space to discuss methods, troubleshoot challenges, and learn from each other. Whether you're working on research, your dissertation, or just have questions about econometrics, statistics, and quantitative methods, this group is for you.

Fri 30th May

Dean's Study Day on the Huguenots at Rochester
10:45am - 4pm
Departs London St Pancras for Rochester
THIS MEMBER OPPORTUNITY IS NOW FULLY RECRUITED

Tue 3rd June

Argyris Dean's Shakespeare Day on Titus Andronicus in Stratford
1pm - 11pm
Stratford-Upon-Avon- overnight accom needed

Wed 4th June

Weekly Meeting of the GC Casual Inference Society
5pm - 7pm
Freddie's
An informal space to discuss methods, troubleshoot challenges, and learn from each other. Whether you're working on research, your dissertation, or just have questions about econometrics, statistics, and quantitative methods, this group is for you.

Thu 5th June

Christopher Argyris Dean's Colloquium on Plato and Tyranny (Thursday to Sunday)
5th June 5pm - 9th June 1pm
Siracusa, Sicily
THIS MEMBER OPPORTUNITY IS NOW FULLY SUBSCRIBED WITH A WAITING LIST

Sat 7th June

Goodenough Summer Ball
7:30pm - 1am
LH LCR & Great Hall
*The 80's Theme* Come & enjoy good company, entertainment, food & music

Tue 10th June

Dean's Colloquium on Patents and How They Work (KLH Robinson Colloquium, Tuesday- Thursday)
10th June 5pm - 12th June 1pm
Munich, Germany
THIS STUDY OPPORTUNITY IS NOW FULLY RECRUITED WITH A WAITING LIST

Wed 11th June

Weekly Meeting of the GC Casual Inference Society
5pm - 7pm
Freddie's
An informal space to discuss methods, troubleshoot challenges, and learn from each other. Whether you're working on research, your dissertation, or just have questions about econometrics, statistics, and quantitative methods, this group is for you.

Wed 18th June

Royal Ascot 2025
10am - 4pm
Leave from the LH Reception
There is no event in the social calendar quite as revered as Royal Ascot. After all, it’s reserved for the best; the best in racing, the best in hospitality – and, of course, the best in style. This is racing at its most exquisite.
Weekly Meeting of the GC Casual Inference Society
5pm - 7pm
Freddie's
An informal space to discuss methods, troubleshoot challenges, and learn from each other. Whether you're working on research, your dissertation, or just have questions about econometrics, statistics, and quantitative methods, this group is for you.

Mon 23rd June

Science Faculty Lecture- The President of the Royal Society, 'Rational Thinking in the Digital Age'
6:30pm - 8pm
Churchill Room
Professor Sir Adrian Smith PRS, preceded by a Wine Reception with Sir Adrian

Wed 25th June

Weekly Meeting of the GC Casual Inference Society
5pm - 7pm
Freddie's
An informal space to discuss methods, troubleshoot challenges, and learn from each other. Whether you're working on research, your dissertation, or just have questions about econometrics, statistics, and quantitative methods, this group is for you.

Wed 2nd July

Dean's Colloquium on 'Small, Smaller and Quasi-State Actors in Global Affairs' at the Princess Grace Library in Montecarlo
2nd July 3pm - 4th July 9am
Nice and Montecarlo
THIS MEMBER OPPORTUNITY IS NOW FULLY RECRUITED WITH A WAITING LIST. THANKS TO ALL WHO APPLIED.
Weekly Meeting of the GC Casual Inference Society
5pm - 7pm
Freddie's
An informal space to discuss methods, troubleshoot challenges, and learn from each other. Whether you're working on research, your dissertation, or just have questions about econometrics, statistics, and quantitative methods, this group is for you.

Thu 3rd July

Dean's Colloquium on 'Small, Smaller and Quasi-State Actors in Global Affairs' at the Princess Grace Library in Montecarlo
2nd July 3pm - 4th July 9am
Nice and Montecarlo
THIS MEMBER OPPORTUNITY IS NOW FULLY RECRUITED WITH A WAITING LIST. THANKS TO ALL WHO APPLIED.

Fri 4th July

Dean's Colloquium on 'Small, Smaller and Quasi-State Actors in Global Affairs' at the Princess Grace Library in Montecarlo
2nd July 3pm - 4th July 9am
Nice and Montecarlo
THIS MEMBER OPPORTUNITY IS NOW FULLY RECRUITED WITH A WAITING LIST. THANKS TO ALL WHO APPLIED.

Mon 7th July

Dean's First Summer Trip to The Burn
7th July 9am - 10th July 10pm
The Burn Scotland
With College Fellow Dr Cindy Sughrue, formerly Director of the Dickens Museum, and a Mystery Guest!

Wed 9th July

Weekly Meeting of the GC Casual Inference Society
5pm - 7pm
Freddie's
An informal space to discuss methods, troubleshoot challenges, and learn from each other. Whether you're working on research, your dissertation, or just have questions about econometrics, statistics, and quantitative methods, this group is for you.

Tue 15th July

Understanding the UK: Dean's Study Day in Wales
11am - 7pm
Cardiff
With College Fellow Dr Grahame Davies CVO and Member Steffan Bryn

Wed 16th July

Weekly Meeting of the GC Casual Inference Society
5pm - 7pm
Freddie's
An informal space to discuss methods, troubleshoot challenges, and learn from each other. Whether you're working on research, your dissertation, or just have questions about econometrics, statistics, and quantitative methods, this group is for you.

Wed 23rd July

Weekly Meeting of the GC Casual Inference Society
5pm - 7pm
Freddie's
An informal space to discuss methods, troubleshoot challenges, and learn from each other. Whether you're working on research, your dissertation, or just have questions about econometrics, statistics, and quantitative methods, this group is for you.

Thu 24th July

The Lord Brittan Colloquium on the Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry
24th July 11am - 25th July 7pm
Paris and Chantilly
With College Fellow Dr Antonia Bostrom, Dr Timothy Schroder, Goldsmith, and Prof Lyndon Barrois Jr, Starr Fellow at The Royal Academy of Arts

Mon 28th July

Dean's Colloquium on Government and Governance in Guernsey (Lulias Colloquium)
28th July 5pm - 31st July noon
The Bailliwick of Guernsey, and Sark

Wed 30th July

Weekly Meeting of the GC Casual Inference Society
5pm - 7pm
Freddie's
An informal space to discuss methods, troubleshoot challenges, and learn from each other. Whether you're working on research, your dissertation, or just have questions about econometrics, statistics, and quantitative methods, this group is for you.

Mon 4th August

Understanding the UK: Dean's Study Visit to Northern Ireland
4th August 3pm - 6th August 3pm
Belfast, Tandragee and Armagh

Tue 26th August

Dean's Second Summer Trip to The Burn
26th August 9am - 29th August 10pm
The Burn Scotland
With College Fellow Professor Michael Mainelli, lately Lord Mayor of London

Fri 5th September

Argyris Dean's Colloquium on Media Art at Ars Electronica, Linz
5th September 6pm - 7th September noon
Linz, Austria
With former winner of the Prix Ars Electronica, Alex Niederklapfer

Fri 12th September

Dean's Colloquium on Autonomy in the Law and Law at the End of Life (KLH Robinson Colloquium)
12th September 3pm - 14th September 3pm
Venice, Italy
Lord Justice Baker and Lady Justice King of the Court of Appeal, and College Fellow Dame Julie Maxton DBE
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