Durham Book Festival: A day of ideas

A day of ideas in Gala Studio

Get your brain cells working with a day spent in the company of some of the UK’s brightest thinkers. Remember, it’s not possible to think too much.

1pm-2pm Charles Fernyhough: Little Minds, Big Ideas

In his book, The Baby in the Mirror, author and psychologist Charles Fernyhough explores how the study of young children’s minds can shed light on some profound ideas about what it means to be human. ‘Fascinating, unsettling and highly original’ Marina Warner, New Statesman Books of the Year

2.30pm-3.30pm Ziauddin Sardar: Balti Britain

Part history, part biography, Ziauddin Sardar’s Balti Britain tracks the Asian experience in Britain, from the arrival of the  first Indian in 1614 to interviews with young Muslim extremists in London. Along the way he examines the pros and cons of arranged marriage and investigates whether vindaloo and baltis actually exist. Chaired by Professor Ash Amin of Durham University.

Nearest train station is Durham. Regular buses into the centre of Durham from across the region.

Nearest major road is A1(M). From the A1(M) take the A690 into Durham city.

All areas accessible for disabled
Facilities for hearing impaired
Guide dogs permitted
Parking & toilets for disabled
On site cafe/restaurant
Toilets

Tickets required for each separate event
$4.00
£3.00 concession
£2.00 Durham student union members