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Thrilled to announce 4 new names for #TEDxDurham! ⚽ @JillScottJS8 MBE – from Sunderland to #Wembley 🎤 @JenBartram – life in the spotlight 💻 Prof. @Dr_Black OBE – resilience & women in tech 🎶 @UkeboxBandUK – comedy, harmony & ukuleles 👉 tedxdurham.co.uk/speakers/

My @TEDxDurhamUK talk from November is now available on YouTube. In it, I talk about trolling, why it happens and how to support people who are experiencing it. youtu.be/8R0Wkw0wgCs

Merry Christmas!! 🎄❤️🌟 An early Christmas present from me to you 🤣🤪 My TedX Durham talk is now live, let me know what you think 🤔 youtu.be/xJ4Y0J4O3lQ?si… #TedX @TEDxDurhamUK

🎉The wait is over! We can now reveal our next four incredible speakers, and we’re thrilled to introduce: 🏛️Jess Venner is a postdoctoral Academic at the University of Oxford, author of The Lost Voices of Pompeii, and award winning content creator. An expert on the Roman Empire, Jess explores how the last days of ancient Pompeii reveal timeless truths about our modern world, and offers unexpected lessons 🏁Chris Bailey’s 2019 TEDxManchester talk is one of the most popular TEDx videos of all time, amassing over a 19m+ views. Chris returns to Manchester to challenge us to rethink productivity through the lens of intentionality, helping you finish what you start. 🤖Michael Wooldridge is an Oxford Professor of Computer Science and award-winning science communicator. Michael joins us to demystify AI, debunk the myths - and maybe answer the question on everybody’s lips - will we ever get Robot Butlers..? 💪Katriona O’Sullivan is a Professor, psychologist and best-selling author, whose journey has taken her from growing up in extreme poverty to a PhD from Trinity College Dublin. Katriona challenges us to think about how we can build a world where every person’s brilliance gets the chance to shine. ⚠️The sale of Early Bird tickets will end soon - so don’t miss out! 📆 Saturday 7th March 2026 📍 The Bridgewater Hall 🎟️ tedxmanchester.com/tickets

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Meet our first four speakers! #TEDxManchester 2026 is shaping up to be another amazing experience with an incredible line up of speakers. Introducing our first Fab Four… From Sunderland to International glory, legendary lioness @JillScottJS8 Jill Scott won 161 England caps, multiple titles and of course that England Euro win. @tjpower Tj Power is a leading neuroscientist who demystifies brain chemistry and turns neuroscience into practical actionable strategies. Joanna Jensen founded Child’s Farm, @childsfarm a skincare brand for babies and children with sensitive skin or eczema, with little relevant experience, just a determination to provide much better products for her own children. @juliantreasure Julian Treasure is an expert on speaking and the impact of sound on our lives and businesses. His TED ‘Talk How to Speak So That People Want To Listen’ is one of the Top 10 most popular of all time. 🫶We’d love to see you there. 📆 Saturday 7th March 2026 📍 The Bridgewater Hall 🎟️ tedxmanchester.com/tickets

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We’re on our way to Durham, @herbkim!

Our gratitude for the support of #TEDxDurham! Really looking forward to Sunday, 2nd November at @GalaDurham 💕 Apols to our waitlist. Hopefully next time 🙏 Pls check your inbox for Joining Instructions or head to the site for the day's full agenda.. tedxdurham.co.uk

🎤✨ Meet @UkeboxBandUK : the world’s only ukulele boy band! Get ready for big harmonies, clever comedy, and pure good vibes. A musical experience you didn’t know you needed… until now. 🎶💥 Live at TEDxDurham! tedxdurham.co.uk/team/ukebox/

Four more amazing speakers and performers have been announced for @TEDxDurhamUK 2025 ⚽Jill Scott MBE shares her journey from local boys' team to Euro 2022 champion.

💬 What happens when the spotlight turns hostile? @BBCNews presenter @JenBartram shares her powerful story of facing - and fighting - online trolling, and what it taught her about resilience, empathy, and digital life. Join us at #TEDxDurham! tedxdurham.co.uk/team/jen-bartr…

💻 From single mum to Professor of Computer Science and global tech leader! @Dr_Black OBE shows how technology can change lives and open doors for everyone. Hear her inspiring story at TEDxDurham! tedxdurham.co.uk/team/sue-black/

⚽ From Sunderland to Wembley glory... and beyond! England legend @JillScottJS8 MBE returns to the North East to share what she’s learned from a remarkable journey through football, fame, and finding purpose after the game. See her live at #TEDxDurham! tedxdurham.co.uk/team/jill-scot…

😂 The science of laughter meets leadership! Professor @sophiescott CBE, Director at @ucl Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, reveals how humor shapes connection, influence, and what it means to be human. Join us at TEDxDurham! tedxdurham.co.uk/team/sophie-sc…

✨From @Disney Imagineering to #TEDxDurham How do we stay truly valuable in an AI-driven world? Duncan Wardle, Disney’s former Head of Innovation & Creativity, believes the answer lies in the most human skills of all: curiosity, empathy, imagination, and creativity.