Cambridge University Scientific Society has a busy term planned.

On 10 October, New Scientist editor Jeremy Webb will be giving a talk. 23 November sees Raj Persaud speaking about science and the media. Other speakers include the science writer Simon Singh, robotics expert Noel Sharkey and Anne Forde of Science. Anne MacLaren will also be speaking on the ethics of embryo research.

Talks are held in the Pharmacology Lecture Theatre,Tennis Court Road. www.scisoc.com