Ben Goldacre, science writer

Ben Goldacre is a best-selling author, broadcaster, medical doctor and academic who specialises in unpicking dodgy scientific claims from drug companies, newspapers, government reports, PR people and quacks.

His first book, Bad Science, has sold over 400,000 copies, is published in 18 countries, and reached #

1 in the UK paperback non-fiction charts. It spawned from his weekly Bad Science column in the Guardian which he has written since 2003.

Ben is a highly experienced public speaker, his renowned TED talks attract over a million views on YouTube. He has also made several television and radio documentaries as well as appearing on many TV and radio shows ranging from Newsnight and Watchdog to QI and the Now Show. See some of his TV and lectures here: http://www.badscience.net/how-to-use-this-website/audio-and-video/

He will be speaking about his latest book, Bad Pharma, and will be doing a book signing afterwards (copies will be available on the night).

26th November, 8pm
Location: Oxford Union
Free for OMS members, Union members and BioSoc members.

IMPORTANT In order to attend the event, you must be a member of Oxford Media Society, the Oxford Union or BioSoc.

Ballot and ticket sales for the event are now closed. All those who entered/paid will have a seat reserved, which they can access by giving their name on the door.

Looking forward to seeing you all tonight!