Louise Minchin

Louise Minchin on Fearless

University of St Andrews alumna Louise Minchin joins us in the Buchanan Lecture Theatre this Autumn! Louise will be discussing her new book, Fearless: Adventures with Extraordinary Women. Please note that this event will begin earlier than usual, at 7pm.

Driven to bring more attention to female stories of courage and endeavour, Louise Minchin pushes herself to the extreme and embarks on thrilling endurance adventures with trailblazing women.

She freedives under the ice in the dark in Finland with Cath, the first woman to swim a mile in the Antarctic Circle; she cycles across Argentina with Mimi, one of the world's most famous female endurance runners; and she swims from Alcatraz with Anaya and Mitali, two young sisters who have braved the shark-infested waters over 70 times. Louise reminds us of the bravery inside us all, and how essential it is to celebrate women's achievements. Prepare to be touched and inspired by these fearless women.

Louise Minchin is a TV presenter, journalist, author and athlete. She presented the UK's most watched morning television programme BBC Breakfast for two decades. Throughout her career, Louise has used her profile to champion women's stories and raise awareness of menopause, mental health, women's safety and more. She is the host of the top-rated podcasts, Push Your Peak and Her Spirit.