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Glasgow Skeptics

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A grassroots non-commercial organisation promoting science, reason, and critical thinking.

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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
For lovers of science and comedy ... get yourself a BOGOF this coming Monday as Bright Club Glasgow is back!
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Can Economists Explain AI? by Dr Elena Papagiannaki, a Lecturer in Economics at Edinburgh Napier University. This talk exposes the blind spots in economists' forecasts and questions whether economics is equipped to understand AI. 20th October 2026, 19:30 – 21:00, 29 Waterloo Street, Glasgow, G2 6BZ
Photograph of Dr Elena Papagiannki and the Glasgow Skeptics logo.
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Reminder for our event tonight: We're in the usual place, the Admiral Woods Bar. Function room is down the stairs and at the end of the corridor. See ya there!
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Our next talk this coming Tuesday (15th Sep). Come join us!
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Our friends at Glasgow Women's Library have some spaces left on tomorrow's Garnethill Walking Tour. A great way to learn about the contributions of women while stretching your legs! womenslibrary.org.uk/event/garnet...
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Garnethill Women’s Heritage Walk
Hear about the remarkable women who have made Garnethill one of the most exciting cultural and multicultural hotspots in Glasgow.
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The Dark Knight protects Gotham from crime, but who protects them from pseudoscience & misinformation? Perhaps we should spread our wings and form Gotham Skeptics 🦇 🧐
A person dressed in black, with a cape and face covering, wearing a Glasgow Skeptics t-shirt, and holding an Online Skeptics teddy bear. They are standing in front of the filming set for Batman Part II in Glasgow City Centre. A Gotham SWAT van and police car are in the background.
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Hey folks, Just wanted to let you know that the signup numbers for this talk are looking high ... which means we may be at risk of filling up the room and having to turn people away. Best get there sharp to avoid disappointment!
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Announcing: Our talk for August. Full details in the usual internet-y places (website, meetup, facebook, eventbrite) ... go seek 'em out folks!
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
SOLD OUT! If you don't already have a (free) ticket for our event tomorrow (21st Jul) then ur outta luck - you can join the waitlist in case someone else pulls out. If you have a ticket already but can't make it please cancel your booking so that someone else can get your place. Link in comments
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Important note for those who love triangular-cut sandwiches and the like: Our friends at GOSAS are providing a free buffet at our joint event on the 21st. That means you get to feed your mind AND your body! Link for tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/why-cant-w...
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Announcing: Our event for July. Please note that you need to book a (free) ticket, plus the venue and start time are different from normal as this is a collaborative event with another group. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/why-cant-w...
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Why Can’t We Agree on Anything Anymore? Polarisation and Hot Politics
Join GOSAS and Glasgow Skeptics to explore political polarisation in an open and engaging discussion.
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Reminder for our event tonight (Tue 16th June): The venue is the Admiral Woods Bar. We're in the function room (downstairs, then head to end of corridor). Door at 7. Kickoff at 7.30 See ya there!
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 06/06/2026
Reminder: Bright Club Glasgow is back this coming Monday (8th June), as part of Glasgow Science Festival. It's the thinking person's comedy night blending comedy and academia. Ticket link in comments
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
This Thursday kicks off the incredible Glasgow Science Festival, they will be various talks across the city, make sure to check out the programme and head along! www.gla.ac.uk/events/scien...
Glasgow Science Festival, 4th - 14th June 2026, Cheers for 20 Years.
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
So much amazing stuff happening this month! Get along to as much as you can. Spread the word too please.
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Announcing: Our talk for June. Details in the internet-y places. Go seek 'em out!
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
Our friends at Bright Club Glasgow are BACK on the 8th of June (7pm). Get along for an evening of live stand-up where wonderfully funny researchers and comedic academics communicate their work through laughs. Tickets are just £5 with the discount code BRIGHTCLUB www.thestand.co.uk/performance/...
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Glasgow Science Festival: Bright Club - The Stand Comedy Club
Glasgow Science Festival presents Bright Club, the thinking person's comedy night blending comedy and academia. Laugh and learn as researchers from Scotland'...
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Another excellent free event happening on Monday 15th June. Apparently these folks run talks on the 3rd Monday of the month, so a PERFECT appetizer before your regular dose of Glasgow Skeptics on the 3rd Tuesday. Get involved folks! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/philosophy...
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Philosophy Cafe: Why Believe Anything? - Glasgow Sauchiehall St
Curious minds wanted. The Philosophy Cafe is a space to explore life’s big questions together. This month's topic is, Why Believe Anything?
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
Last day of @pintofscience.uk today. Get yourselves along to something if you can. Check out pintofscience.co.uk/events/glasg... for details!
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Pint of Science Glasgow
Researchers from the University of Glasgow share their discoveries with you.
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Free talk alert! Open to the public as well: "What is the future role of the university in society?" Hosted by the the Glasgow Open Salon for Arts and Sciences (GOSAS). Wednesday, May 20 • 12:30 PM - 2 PM Get along if you can folks .. looks fascinating! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/what-is-th...
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What is the future role of the university in society?
GOSAS is bringing together people across arts and sciences who are interested in exploring the future role of the university in society.
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Just a friendly reminder that we deliberately aren't running an event in May because we don't want to clash with the awesome @pintofscience.uk schedule. Get along to that instead folks!
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Reminder for our event tonight: We're at the Admiral Woods Bar. Function room is down the stairs - head to the end of the corridor and you should find us. Doors at 7, kickoff at 7.30 See ya there!
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
See you tonight folks! Doors at 7. Kickoff at 7.30
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Come join us on Tuesday evening (31st Mar). Unlike the subject of the talk, this will be good for your brain.
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
The signup numbers for our talk this coming Tuesday (17th) are above average, so it miiiight be busy. As such, please remember that we operate on a first come first served basis, and we can only fit so many people in the room. Be quick or (possibly) be disappointed!
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Come join us on the 17th as we delve into the softer side of artificial intelligence. Event details in the usual places.
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
#TodayInNope - another one of those "Did he really say that?" moments. And yes, he did. Feel free to add your own ridiculous claim in the comments using the following format: "RFK says [person] cured [condition] with [thing]"
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
Plenty going on for those with a thirst for knowledge this month - both in Glasgow and Edinburgh. Go get involved! Details in comments ... and if there's anything else that might be of interest then please let us know ❤
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
This looks cool. Even worth travelling to Edinbugh for! Get along if you can folks...
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Announcing: Our in-person event for February. AI - AI - OOOOOOOH! Details in the usual internet-y places ... Go hunt 'em down. Or get ChatGPT to do it for you.
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
These are always great. Get along if you can folks!
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
#TodayInNope Credit where credit's due though ... possibly the most stylish tin foil hat we've seen so far.
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 03/01/2026
Promotion of our first talk of the year is proving difficult due to some ... ahem ... * limitations * with social media. Come join us on the 13th folks, it's gonna be a belter!
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
Announcing: Our talk for January. This one's going to be SPICY! Details in the usual places .. go hunt 'em down!
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Come join us this evening (Tue 16th) at 8pm for our social meetup. We'll have a table reserved in the main bar area. At least one of us will have a Glasgow Skeptics t-shirt on, so I'm sure we'll be easy to spot.
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
So, we're not the only show in town. Plenty of other groups out there that intersect our venn diagram of interests and values. Get yourselves along to these other talks if you can, and please let us know if there are other talks, groups etc we should be amplifying. Keep Glasgow awesome folks!
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Reminder for our event this evening (Tue 25th): We're in our usual place - The Admiral Woods Bar Head downstairs and the function room is at the end of the corridor 730 kickoff. See ya there!
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
Come join us on Tuesday (25th) for our final in-person event of the year...
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
C U Next Tuesday then? Full details in all the usual internet-y places. Come get some!
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
So, we do hope to put a talk on this month. Lots of moving parts. If it happens it'll be on the 25th tho, soooo .... ermmm ... mark yer calendars just in case!
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Free event from the Psychology team at Stratchclyde Uni. These events in previous years have been excellent, so get along if you can folks! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/psychology...
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Psychology Public Engagement Lecture 2025
Speaker: Professor Barbara Wilson OBE (Clinical Neuropsychologist)
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
Hey Glasgow-y science and laughter loving types. Get yourselves along to Bright Club at The Stand on Monday 10th Nov. Liam spoke for us a while back and is top notch!
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
See you tonight folks - unless the algorithm doesn't show you this til later. We're at our spiritual home the Admiral Woods Bar. Function room is downstairs at the end of the corridor. Doors at 7.15, kickoff at 7.30. BOOOOOOM!
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
This feast is * for * your brain, not of it. Come join us next Tuesday. It's free!
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Announcing: Our event for October. It's gonna be a cracker. For more info: glasgowskeptics.com/event/zombie...
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Zombie Factoids: Why won’t they just die! - Glasgow Skeptics
No, not facts about Zombies, rather those ‘facts’ that permeate society, that somehow people still think are true (and some that might actually have some validity) yet seem to be repeated far too easi...
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Reminder for our event tonight: We're at the Admiral Woods Bar. Function room is downstairs at the end of the corridor. Doors at 7.15, and kickoff at 7.30 See ya there!
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
C U Next Tuesday ...
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Our talk is TONIGHT ... assuming the algorithm lets you see this on Tuesday 19th Aug 2025. If you don't see it until after that ... GET YOURSELF A FLUX CAPACITOR!
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
Skeptical activity in Scotland: Tonight in Edinburgh with Edinburgh Skeptics Tomorrow in Glasgow with us. Get along if you can. Spread the word etc
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Glasgow Skeptics @glasgowskeptics.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
Come join us on Tuesday (19th Aug) for another free talk. Kickoff at 7.30!
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