Mosaic Publicity is proud to organise the annual Colchester Lecture, a prestigious event in the town's calendar. It is one of many areas where we contribute to corporate social responsibility, by playing our part in the local community.

Guest speakers over the years have included Paralympic champion Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson, renowned scientist Lord Robert Winston, TV presenter Adam Hart-Davis, world-famous architect Rafael Vinoly, Timeteam’s Tony Robinson and weatherman Michael Fish.

History

The Colchester Lecture began in 1980 in response to a growing need to interest our young learners in the importance of science, engineering and technology.

Over the years the Lecture has gained in status and today it is acknowledged as one of the highlights of the civic year. Its remit has broadened to reflect the accelerating pace of technological change and the impact on all walks of life from the environment to human well being and to archaeology and our study of the past.

Today the Colchester Lecture is co-ordinated and managed by Mosaic Publicity, and made possible through the generous sponsorship of a number of Colchester businesses. This year, they included: Birkett Long, PKF Accountants and Business Advisers, Nat West and Colchester Institute.

Times may have changed but the mission of the Colchester Lecture remains the same - to celebrate scientific progress and encourage and stimulate young people to consider a career in the many areas of our lives which now depend on science and technology.