Nicholls Lecture Series | Prep School Liverpool

Inspirational Lectures

The Nicholls Lecture Series provides Sixth Form students with thought-provoking lectures on a broad range of topics to introduce them to ideas, interests and experiences beyond the academic curriculum. We welcome a wealth of speakers from varied backgrounds and never have the same speaker 2 years consecutively. Our students will listen lectures on a variety of topics during their time at Birkenhead School.

Recent Speakers

Linton Stephens - Bassoonist, Activist, And Presenter

Rob Jones - Premier League And FIFA Referee

Dr Keri Nixon - Consultant Forensic Psychologist

John Boumphrey - Head Of Amazon UK

Andrew Crofts - Sunday Times Bestselling Ghostwriter

Dr James Butcher - Strategy Consultant and Coach

Celyn Jones - Actor And Screenwriter

2024-25 Speakers

Mr Saul Marks, Company Director at Brother’s Wish Genealogy Service

Professor Shabbar Jaffar, Director, UCL Institute for Global Health

Mr Oliver Gilding, OB, Head of Innovation & Licensing, Iceland

Ms Katie Swanick, Operations Manager, JN Bentley (Operations & Construction Contractor)

Mr Chris Wells, Retired Professional Mechanical Engineer; Lecturer in Engineering Management; Academic Sub-Dean, Faculty of Engineering, University of Liverpool

Mr Tim Carruthers & Mr Leigh McGinley, OBs, From Bouldering to Big Wall Climbing

Lecture Programme

Each Term, the Nicholls Lecture Series brings in dynamic guest speakers from diverse fields—spanning science, the arts, innovation, and beyond—offering thought-provoking talks that stretch past the classroom. It’s an inspiring chance to discover new ideas, expand your horizons, and ignite your curiosity.

Dive into the full programme of upcoming lectures below

Nicholls Lecture Series Programme – Michaelmas Term 2025