A journey to the centre of the Sun

What is the Sun really like beneath its glowing surface – and how can we possibly know?

Join Lucie Green, Professor of Solar Physics at UCL and author of 15 Million Degrees, and Bill Chaplin, Professor of Helioseismology at the University of Birmingham, for a fascinating exploration of our nearest star. From the Sun’s visible surface to its hidden interior, discover how scientists use sound waves to reveal what’s happening deep inside a place no spacecraft can ever reach.

Packed with surprising facts and vivid insights, this conversation shines a light on how we study the Sun from the outside in – and why it matters here on Earth.

Registration is free. Please register your interest so that our teams can manage capacity.

Facilities and accessibility

We’re committed to making The Exchange as welcoming and accessible as possible. There’s step-free access and accessible toilets on all floors, plus a Changing Places toilet on the basement level. Guide dogs and assistance animals are always welcome. If you have any questions about access, just drop us an email at engage@contacts.bham.ac.uk.