Talks & lectures within 5 miles of Glasgow

Researchers from the Social and Public Health Sciences Unit discuss health and sexual health and how they are represented in the media, followed by a Q&A.

The author of This Is Where I Am talks about her book, which focuses on a refugee family, and speaks with Joe Brady and Wafa Shaheen of Refugee Council Scotland.

A troubadours' tour beginning at the library in GoMA and ending at Glasgow Green to watch the sunrise following a midnight ceremony of poetry and song.

Terry Jones (of writing, directing and Monty Python fame) talks about the possible reasons behind censorship in the Ellesmere manuscript, an early 15th century illuminated manuscript of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.

Monthly forum offering writers, poets, publishers, booksellers, librarians, creative writing students or anyone else with a literary interest the chance to get together socially to talk about books and publishing. First timers, please contact the organisers via the website.

A whirlwind trip through the story of jazz, blues and swing from Richard Michael on piano, Colin Steele on trumpet and Gordon Mcneil on sax performing live exerts to bring the history alive. To be broadcast on BBC's Radio Scotland's The Jazz House.

Saxophonist and composer Julian Arguelles gives a talk on the art of arranging music for large jazz ensembles.

Bright Club features its usual intoxicating blend of comedy and academia as lecturers from the city's universities turn their studies into entertaining stories.

This annual week-long festival of arts and cultural events and activities celebrates the contribution of refugees to our communities and promotes better understanding of why people seek sanctuary.

A central hub for Refugee Week Scotland events, where there's a place to take a load off and read up on related issues or meet one of the week's participating artists.

A panel of artists, researchers and government policy makers explore the philosophical and critical questions that surround creative work, and the various viewpoints that influence it. Presented by CCA Creative Lab Residency and Centre for Modern Thought, Aberdeen.

Listen to a classic jazz album on a top-range sound system in company, and hear insights into its musical context and how it came to be made.

Regular talks on museum staff's favourite objects from the collection.

Interviewed by Gareth Owen, Hollywood legend, knight and raconteur Sir Roger Moore candidly discusses his life and career, from The Saint and The Persuaders to his stint as 007 and beyond. Followed by an audience Q&A.

Paul Rissmann leads a study day exploring James MacMillan's Veni, Veni, Emmanuel, the most performed percussion concerto in the world.

Discover how to embrace change.

Handy hints about how to avoid sorrow at all costs.

A talk about how to keep your garden looking good throughout the year.

Pollok Country Park Gardener Sean Belshaw dispenses handy tips on how to get the most out of your allotment in the summer months.