The Master’s Book Club

Join us to hear from Churchill College Fellow Prof. Sir David Spiegelhalter in conversation with the Master of Churchill College, Prof. Sharon Peacock, discussing his latest book, The Art of Uncertainty.

We live in a world where uncertainty is inevitable. How should we deal with what we don’t know? And what role do chance, luck and coincidence play in our lives?

David Spiegelhalter has spent his career dissecting data in order to understand risks and assess the chances of what might happen in the future. In The Art of Uncertainty, he gives readers a window onto how we can all do this better.

Entry is free but this is a ticketed event and booking is essential.

This event takes place in the Wolfson Hall and will be followed by a drinks reception at 7pm. All are welcome to attend.

 About David Spiegelhalter

Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter OBE FRS is Emeritus Professor of Statistics in the Centre for Mathematical Sciences at the University of Cambridge, a Fellow of Churchill College Cambridge, and a Non-Executive Director of the UK Statistics Authority. His bestselling book, The Art of Statistics, was published in 2019, and The Art of Uncertainty in 2024.

The Master’s Book Club

Hosted at Churchill College, Cambridge by Professor Sharon Peacock, this In Conversation series delves into some of the recent books published by members of the College. Wide-ranging discussions with the authors will shed new light on aspects of our past, present and future that connect with how we live today.