Crick Insight lectures are delivered by public figures who have an interest in science, but come from different walks of life. Occasional but inspirational talks, they aim to inform and inspire discussion beyond the Crick’s immediate research. 

We're delighted to welcome Julia Gillard 27th Prime Minister of Australia and now Chair of the Wellcome Trust to give this Insight Lecture. 

Julia Gillard is the 27th Prime Minister of Australia (2010-13)-she transformed education and healthcare in Australia during her tenure as PM and is the first and only female to be both PM and Deputy PM in Australian history.Since 2021 she has been Chair of Wellcome, a global charitable foundation which supports science to solve urgent health challenges.

Julia’s career has been dedicated to improving access to quality education and healthcare, and empowering women to take up positions of leadership across all areas of society. She has written two books about women in leadership and a life in public service.

Julia is Patron of the Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED); she is the Inaugural Chair of the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership at King’s College London and Chair of Beyond Blue, a mental health charity in Australia. In 2017, she was awarded a Companion of the Order of Australia for services to economic and social development in Australia. She was named one of BBC’s 100 Women in 2018. 

JOIN US AT THE CRICK TO SEE JULIA SPEAK IN PERSON

All alumni are welcome to access Insight Lectures live online (sign up above and select "I'll join online" and you'll receive joining instructions the week of the lecture).

We also have a small number of spaces available to join us in person at the Crick available through a ballot. 

To enter the ballot, please sign up above and select "Please enter me into the ballot ". The ballot will close one week before the lecture and those lucky enough to be selected at random will be emailed with instructions to join us on the day. If you're not succesful in the ballot you'll still be able to join us online. 

You'll also have the opportunity to stay for drinks afterwards and discuss the lecture with old colleagues and friends.