Events

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs discusses 'The Genius of Adam Smith' and how he solved the 'invisible hand' paradox. About the Discussion Dr. Skousen's presentation will be based on IEA's Discussion Paper #147, 'The Genius of Adam Smith,'and how he solved the 'invisible hand' paradox, how private actions...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Adam Smith Institute explores the 'Invisible Hand' behind the American Revolution with Dr. Mark Skousen. Join us for an Enlightenment Evening exploring the 'Invisible Hand' behind the American Revolution with Dr. Mark Skousen on Wednesday, 17th June. In his 1776 magnum opus The Wealth of Nations, Adam...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government explores how government can better serve children at risk of being ‘left behind’ in their earliest years. Boys from families living on low-incomes have been ‘left behind’ in early years policy making for decades. Nearly three in five boys from low-income families are not reaching...

This event hosted by UK think tank HEPI discusses higher learning in the post-truth age. What are universities’ responsibilities in an era undergoing profound technological and political change and one marked increasingly by misinformation and declining trust in major institutions? Professor Duncan Ivison draws on his background in political philosophy, as well as extensive experience in...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Resolution Foundation discusses how Britain lost its trading edge and how to get it back. Ten years ago, the UK voted to leave the EU – a major global economic bloc that it had been part of nearly half a century. Such a decision was always bound...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Foreign Policy Centre explore what measures have been taken to push back against TNR, and what further steps are needed to strengthen protections. As part of World Press Freedom Day 2026, the Foreign Policy Centre (FPC), the Centre for Freedom of the Media (CFOM) at the University of Sheffield,...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Work Foundation discusses supporting more people to stay in and return to work. Delivering healthy work in uncertain times The UK continues to face a complex web of health and employment challenges. Nearly 2.8 million people are now out of the labour market due to ill health...

This event hosted by UK think tank Carnegie UK discusses rebuilding public trust and confidence in politics and government. Join Carnegie UK on Tuesday 23 June at 10.30am for our webinar, ‘Rebuilding trust in politics and government in 2026‘, featuring Professor Oliver Escobar (University of Edinburgh), Miriam Levin (Demos) and Adam Lang (Carnegie UK). Public...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Constitution Unit takes stock of recent constitutional developments. Labour took office two years ago promising change, including multiple reforms to the UK’s constitution and political institutions. As we near the halfway point of this parliament, how have those promises fared? What changes has the government actually made?...

This event hosted by UK think tank the King's Fund explores the risks and opportunities for patient voice as Healthwatch faces abolition. Overview The King’s Fund hosts a June event on NHS reforms, exploring risks and opportunities for patient voice as Healthwatch faces abolition. This is a defining moment for patient voice in the NHS....

This event hosted by UK think tank the Constitution Unit will take stock of recent constitutional developments and look ahead. Day 2 – Thursday 25 June  10am – 11am: What next for standards in public life?  Improving standards in public life was a key plank of Labour’s promise to be different from its predecessors in...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government launches a collection of over 30 essays on the impact of the referendum. The Brexit Effect, edited by Sir Anthony Seldon, is a collection of over 30 essays on the impact of the referendum on whether the UK should stay in or leave the...

This event hosted by UK think tank Bright Blue discusses 'How will Reform UK govern locally?'. We are delighted to invite you to join our next Ludgate Lecture, a series where we hear from prominent thinkers and decision makers on the biggest issues of our time. For our next event, we will be hosting Professor Tony...