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2 May 2026 - 2 May 2026

1:00PM - 5:00PM

Redhills, Durham Miners Hall, Flass Street, Durham DH1 4BE

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TEDxDurhamUniversity is a live event dedicated to showcasing the brightest minds and most innovative ideas emerging from our historic institution and the wider community. Join a series of eight renowned speakers as they discuss the theme 'Life at the tipping point'. Enjoy workshops and networking.

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TEDxDurhamUniversity is a student-led podcast exploring ideas worth spreading from Durham and beyond. Hosted by Alan Wong, each episode brings together students, speakers, and thinkers to discuss this years theme "Life at the Tipping Point" — from personal turning points to the wider changes shaping our world today.

Speakers:

Ronald de Jonge — Member of the Executive Committee & Head of Public Sector and Defence & Security (Germany & Austria), Sopra Steria

Marine Tanguy — Founder & CEO of MTArt Agency and leading art innovator

Aymane Bourhfi — Founder & CEO of Open Oceans Group; Chairman of SailWealth; Founder of Neptune Capital

Paul Mills — Founder and Fractional Chief Marketing Officer at VCMO

Zachary Petzel — Lecturer in Social Psychology at Newcastle University

Ishtiaq Hussain — Assistant Director for Societal Resilience & Strategic Engagement at the Ministry of Housing

Geetanjali Gangoli — Head of the Sociology Department at Durham University

Glen Robinson – National Technology Officer at Microsoft UK

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