BA Lecture: Education, health and inequality by Professor Russell Viner

Schedule

Tue May 05 2026 at 05:30 pm to 06:30 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Curtis Auditorium | Newcastle upon Tyne, EN

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British Academy Lecture: Education, health and inequality by Professor Russell Viner
About this Event

A paediatrician and professor at University College London, Professor Viner’s work focuses on public health and policy for children and young people, particularly at the overlap of physical and mental health and the connections between education and health. He was President of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health from 2018 to 2021.
This lecture will be followed by a drinks reception in the Herschel Foyer.
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Venue Details and Accessibility

  • The Herschel Building is located a 3-minute walk from Haymarket Metro Station and Bus Station, and is easily accessible by Public Transport.
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Agenda

🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Lecture
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Drinks Reception
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Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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