Harwell Book Club

For the next Harwell Book Club in collaboration with Be Free Young Carers, we’ll be discussing Creativity, Inc. by Ed Catmull, Co-Founder of Pixar Animation.

Come along to Quad Two at 12:15 on Tuesday 2nd September.

Join us for an inspiring dive into the behind-the-scenes story of Pixar’s rise told by its co-founder. This book isn’t just for animation fans – it’s a powerful guide to leadership, innovation, and building a culture where creativity thrives.

Perfect for anyone curious about what makes great teams tick, how to nurture original ideas, and how to overcome fear of failure. Whether you’re in science, tech, business, or the arts, this read offers insights you can take back to your own work.

Sign-up today to read, reflect, and share ideas on how to bring more creativity into what we do every day.

How It Works

Sign Up: Register to join the book club on the Member of the Future app by Friday 1st August (you may register after this date but we can’t guarantee a book).

Collect Your Book: We’ll provide the book. Simply pick it up from Quad Two reception from Thursday 24th July. We have limited copies available on a first come, first serve basis. You are welcome to source your own book if preferred.

Read & Discuss: You’ll have about 6 weeks to read the book before we meet for our discussion over lunch in Quad Two on Tuesday 2nd September. We’ll provide pizza, or feel free to bring your own lunch. Each session will last for 45 minutes.

About Be Free Young Carers:

Based on campus, Be Free Young Carers is the only charity in Oxfordshire dedicated to supporting children aged 8–17 with caregiving responsibilities for a family member. They’re passionate about learning and growing through books, and can’t wait to connect with other readers on campus.

The book club will be led by Hannah, one of their fundraisers. If you love discussing business and self-development books, we want to see you there.