TED Talk Tuesday
Every Tuesday lunchtime in the Lecture Theatre
A refreshing moment of inspiration to lift your spirits!
Come along to the Lecture Theatre every Tuesday lunchtime to watch an inspiring, motivational TED Talk. Usually between 5 and 15 minutes, each TED Talk will be repeated during both lunchtimes to give you the best chance to see it. We hope to make great ideas accessible and spark conversation.
Coming Up ...
Angela Lee Duckworth
Leaving a high-flying job in consulting, Angela Lee Duckworth took a job teaching math to seventh graders in a New York public school. She quickly realized that IQ wasn’t the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled. Here, she explains her theory of “grit” as a predictor of success.
Tuesday 11th November
Tuesday 11th November
Andy Puddicombe
When is the last time you did absolutely nothing for 10 whole minutes? Not texting, talking or even thinking? Mindfulness expert Andy Puddicombe describes the transformative power of doing just that: Refreshing your mind for 10 minutes a day, simply by being mindful and experiencing the present moment.
Tuesday 18th November
Tuesday 18th November
Dan Ariely
What motivates us to work? Contrary to conventional wisdom, it isn't just money. But it's not exactly joy either. It seems that most of us thrive by making constant progress and feeling a sense of purpose. Behavioral economist Dan Ariely presents two eye-opening experiments that reveal our unexpected and nuanced attitudes toward meaning in our work.
Tuesday 25th November
Tuesday 25th November
About TED
TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks. TED.com, is a clearinghouse of free knowledge from the world's most inspired thinkers.