WRITER, broadcaster and medical doctor Dr Ben Goldacre is due to speak at Oxford Brookes University on Friday, October 26, as part of the university's public lecture series.

He will deliver the school of life sciences annual research lecture entitled, Bad Science, an amusing journey through the world of science reporting.

Dr Goldacre appears regularly at science and arts events and on television and radio, speaking about the public misunderstanding of science.

The lecture starts at 6pm in the Lloyd lecture theatre, Headington Campus, Gipsy Lane. Booking in advance is essential. For more information call 01865 484864 or visit www.brookes.ac.uk/public_lectures/booking