In this Lovell Lecture, Dr Rebecca Bowler presents cutting edge observations of the earliest supermassive black holes and how they shaped the galaxies around them.
Lovell Lecture Series 2026/27
26 Nov, 2026 – 21 Jan, 2027
We are proud to welcome a variety of leading scientists for our regular, evening Lovell Lectures series, named in honour of Sir Bernard Lovell, the Founder and first Director of Jodrell Bank Observatory.
These talks take place in our Wolfson Auditorium and are aimed at audiences aged 14+. Guests will also have the opportunity to book a pre-lecture meal at our fantastic First Light Café.
From uncovering the ingredients for life on Earth, to thought-provoking conversations with those shaping the future of spaceflight, join us as we unpack the mysteries of our Solar System!
Upcoming Lovell Lectures announced:
- 26 November 2026- Monster Black Holes in the Early Universe
- 3 December 2026 – The Voyager Spacecrafts
- 21 January 2027 – How to See Invisible Lights
Find out more
Monster Black Holes in the Early Universe
26 Nov, 2026
The Voyager Spacecrafts
In this Lovell Lecture, join us as Eduardo Rubio Herrera explores the Voyager missions, their discoveries and new findings about the Golden Record.
3 Dec, 2026
How to See Invisible Light
Join Prof Jessica Dempsey, Director-General of the SKA Observatory, for a special Lovell Lecture on the telescopes set to uncover a quiet, hidden universe, and the bold thinking and unlikely ingredients that go into building them
21 Jan, 2027