Tea, Beef, and Free Trade: a lunchtime talk

Discover the links between your favourite foods and the intricacies of global trade through this bite-sized presentation.

In the event that online bookings for this event have sold out, you may still be able to attend on the day. Please note however that walkin slots are offered on a firstcome, firstserved basis after ticket-holders have been seated and depend on venue capacity.

 

About this talk

 

When: Wednesday 14 May, 12.30pm to 1.30pm

 

As part of our tasty programme offerings during May, we are pleased to invite Professor Ha-Joon Chang as a guest speaker at one of our popular lunchtime talks. Economist and 'Edible Economics' author Ha-Joon brings his exploration of the intersections between food, tea, and international trade to this exciting talk at the Museum. 

  

Essential information:

 

  • The event is free to attend, but booking is required.
  • The talk will take place in the Museum's Learning Space, which is located at the back of the Museum adjacent to the Rotunda. A staff member at the Information Desk can advise on how to get there from the entrance.
  • The talk will begin at 12.30pm. Please ensure you arrive promptly to the Museum's Learning Space for this time. Please note, there is airport-style security at the Museum's entrance.
  • We cannot guarantee admittance if you are late for the talk, even if you have booked a ticket.
  • If you were unable to book a ticket, you may still be able to attend on the day. Please note however that walkin slots are offered on a firstcome, firstserved basis after ticket-holders have been seated and depend on venue capacity. Otherwise, consider signing up to our newsletter via the link at the end of this page; all our subscribers receive early access tickets for our events.
  • Seating is unallocated, unless stated otherwise. We encourage arriving to the Learning Space at 12.15pm to get a good seat.
  • You can find out more about the accessibility of our Museum on our accessibility page. 

 

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This page was last updated 26 March 2026