Venue: King’s College London
King’s College London was founded in 1829 and became one of the two founding colleges of the University of London in 1836. King’s has a particularly distinguished reputation in the humanities, law, the sciences (including a wide range of health areas such as psychiatry, medicine, nursing and dentistry) and social sciences including international affairs. It has played a major role in many of the advances that have shaped modern life, such as the discovery of the structure of DNA and research that led to the development of radio, television, mobile phones and radar.
The Great Hall on the Strand
The Great Hall on the Strand is located on the Strand Campus of King’s College London. It is a Grade I listed building that dates back to 1829 and was designed by Sir Robert Smirke. The Hall can accommodate up to 200 people and is situated on the ground floor of the King’s Building and is known for its central London location and excellent transport links.

