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 political journalist and presenter Robert Peston to give us some insight into UK politics past and present with his talk "Bust?: Saving the Economy, Democracy and Our Sanity".

Robert Peston is ITV News’ political editor and presenter of ITV’s Wednesday night politics show Peston. Founder of the education charity Speakers for Schools, and vice president of Hospice UK. He has written seven critically acclaimed books, including his two latest, “Bust?” - on how to fix the malaise in the UK and the West - and a thriller set in the financial crisis, “The Crash”.   

Robert has won more than 30 awards for his journalism, including Journalist of the Year and Scoop of the Year (twice) from the Royal Television Society.

JOIN US AT THE CRICK TO SEE ROBERT 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.