MONDAY 16th May

  • 16.30-17.25: GeogSoc – little introductions to big topics in Geography with student, staff (and occasionally external) presenters. TAJR & AST. 6th Form only. Geo 4.
  • 17.45-18.30: Sociedad Hispánica’: support with Spanish language and developing knowledge about Spanish culture. GJCG. 3rd & 4th Form. MFL3.
  • 20.00-21.00: Fireside Talk –from child solder to refugee to Hip Hop star, find out more about Emmanuel Jal’s incredible story of survival and triumph. Hear first-hand his astonishing story of human physical endurance. All welcome. GS.

TUESDAY 17th May

  • 14.30-15.15: Introduction to New Subjects: find out more about Archaeology with Dr Cromarty. 4th Form. Classics dept
  • 17.45-18.30: PPE society – student-led discussion group. DXC. 6th form only. Ec6
  • 18.00-19.00: EngiSoc – learn how to use the laser cutter by designing and producing your own personalised keyring (part 2). RWW. All welcome. DET workshop
  • 20.00-21.00: Tricky Chemistry – lots of challenging ideas to stretch your understanding of chemistry in this advanced group. CXD. L6th Form only. CH1.

WEDNESDAY 18th May

  • 16.30-17.15: World History Society – range of fun and intellectually electrifying history themed activities: discussions; lectures; quizzing; presentations. All welcome. H7
  • 16.30-17.15: Stoic Society – Symposium 4 will explore the idea of Memento Mori (Remember that You [have to] Die). Learn from the teachings of many great Stoics; and consider how we each ourselves must reconcile this certainty, and how this helps us be in the present. Pre-reading available here and here. DR. All welcome. Joanna Seldon Reading Room (Seb Faulkes)
  • 16.30-17.30: LitSoc – one-off talks on exciting literary topics with a range of speakers. FHHS, GOS & JAB. All welcome. E4.
  • 16.45-17.30: Biology Bites – discuss cutting-edge biology research over coffee and cake. AMP. 5th & 6th form. Bio Harkness 1.
  • 17.50-20.00: Debating – hone your debating skills with expert tuition and practice. All welcome from beginners to experts and anything in between. CW, GV & EKR. H7
  • 20.00-21.00: LawSoc – discuss Scotland’s new Gender Recognition Reform Bill. What is it? What are the implications for transgender people? And what criticisms does it face? JMW. All welcome. H7

THURSDAY 19th May

  • 12.50-13.25: Economics Extension – discuss current affairs and lots of challenging ideas to stretch your understanding of Economics in this advanced group. DXC & JRW. Ec4.
  • 12.45-13.25: L6th History Reading Group – discuss books about the theory, practice and history of writing History. Attendees can bring lunch up from the V&A. CW. L6th only. History foyer (H8).
  • 17.30-18.30: FemSoc – discuss the ‘International Transgender Day of Visibility’. All welcome. Library (Upstairs).
  • 17.45-18.30:  ClassSoc – discuss literature, philosophy, art, archaeology and history from the Ancient World. AMH. 6th form only. Classics Lobby
  • 17.45-18.30: Introduction to New Subjects: find out more about Economics. 4th Form. Econ dept.
  • 18.00-18.45: Pheng: discuss the ethics of the 1884 Queen vs Dudley and Stephens case. Four men lost at sea with no food or water. The weakest is murdered and eaten. Are the other three morally culpable? All welcome. PR3
  • 20.00-21.00: World History Society: as the nation prepares to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, come and find out about Wellington College’s long and close relationship with the royal family. College Archivist Caroline Jones will explore our royal connections, from Queen Victoria to the present day, and you’ll have the chance to see and handle archives and objects intimately connected with royalty. All welcome. DLR

 FRIDAY 20th May

  • 16.30-17.15: Creative Writing Society – a chance to experiment with a range of writing techniques and enjoy the versatility of language. JAB. All welcome. E10.
  • 16.35-17.25: MedSoc – student-led medical discussion group. HWYW & GWP. All welcome. Library (Upstairs).
  • 17.45-18.30: Public Speaking – hone your public speaking skills with expert tuition and practice. EO. Library