On Time: The physics that makes the universe tick : Newcastle University

Questions about the nature of time are among the most profound and enduring in science and philosophy. Despite centuries of inquiry and advances in physics, many fundamental mysteries remain: Is time a real feature of the universe or simply a human invention for ordering events? Does it flow continuously, and if so, why only in one direction? Is there such a thing as a universal ‘now’? Did time have a beginning, and could it one day come to an end? Drawing on ideas explored in his latest book, Professor Jim Al-Khalili will examine how modern physics is reshaping our understanding of time. 

Jim Al-Khalili CBE FRS is a theoretical physicist, prominent author and broadcaster. He has written 14 books on popular science and the history of science, between them translated into twenty-six languages. His book, The World According to Physics, was shortlisted for the Royal Society Book Prize. He is a regular presenter of TV science documentaries, such as the Bafta nominated Chemistry: a volatile history, and has hosted the long-running weekly BBC Radio 4 programme, The Life Scientific, since 2011. He received an OBE in 2007 and a CBE in 2022 for services to science.