Events

This event hosted by UK think tank Bright Blue discusses the future of devolution with Professor Tony Travers. 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. During this lecture, Tony will speak to...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Henry Jackson Society explores what more the UK Government can do to ‘quell the rebellion’ or whether a breakup is inevitable. The 8th November is the 281st anniversary of the Jacobite invasion of England. Whilst there is no renewed risk of another Scottish invasion, there is a...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Foreign Policy Centre and Leiden University discusses what the results may mean for US politics and foreign policy.  The 2026 US midterm elections come at a consequential point in President Donald Trump’s second term. With all seats in the House of Representatives and a third of the...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs discusses the case for a radical reform of the UK's universities. The UK’s universities are still described as “world-leading”, yet the sector has rarely looked more troubled. The target of sending half of young people into higher education has been met, with around...

This event hosted by UK think tank HEPI discusses the future of professional services in higher education. HEPI is hosting a webinar on Thursday 12 November to explore the findings of The invisible majority (HEPI Report 205), a study of the professional and support staff who make up 56 per cent of the UK higher...

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House assesses what Nigeria’s 2027 presidential elections may mean for the country’s democratic trajectory. In the run up to Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, the country’s economic and security trajectory has taken on added significance, shaping not only the domestic political contest but Nigeria’s standing as a regional...

This event hosted by UK think tank NIESR explores the key forces shaping the economy over the year ahead. The UK economy has displayed a remarkable degree of resilience during 2026, with growth exceeding expectations despite rising energy prices. But can that resilience be sustained? Inflation is rising once again and households face renewed pressure...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Joseph Rowntree Foundation examines what a fair energy system looks like and how people can help shape the changes ahead. What would a fair energy system actually look like? Not just a cheaper one, or a greener one, but one that works for everyone, including the millions...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Centre for London discusses whether London can deliver economic growth while ensuring fairness for every community. London’s economy is changing.  Innovation, investment patterns,  and inequality are reshaping the capital.  New technologies create opportunities but also disruptions. Investment drives growth, yet its benefits are not always felt equally across communities.  ...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Adam Smith Institute discusses how Smith's core insights apply to our rapidly changing future. When he published The Wealth of Nations in 1776, Adam Smith provided the blueprint for modern economics and political economy, uprooting conventional mercantilist assumptions. Two and a half centuries later, his seminal text...

This event hosted by UK think tank the Education Policy Institute is their annual lecture 2026. The Education Policy Institute’s 2026 Annual Lecture will be taking place on Monday 16th November. We are thrilled that this year it will be delivered by the Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza. As Dame Rachel comes...

This event hosted by UK think tank HEPI discusses how higher education institutions could respond to AI in ways that prioritise learning. Join HEPI and Studiosity for a webinar on Tuesday 17 November on ‘Using AI to make students smarter‘. The Student Generative AI Survey 2026 (HEPI Report 199) found that 94% of students use generative AI...

This event hosted by UK think tank Nesta is a practical discussion on using AI responsibly in social research. AI has the potential to make research for social good faster, more accessible and more inclusive. However, adoption is outpacing guidance, leaving many organisations without a shared framework for responsible practice that is practically grounded in...

This event hosted by UK think tank Nesta discusses how to use their digital mapping tool to help identify the most suitable low-carbon heating options at a local, granular level. Local authorities often face hurdles when trying to implement suitable and practical low-carbon solutions, making planning neighbourhood-wide decarbonisation a complex task. Local authorities across England,...

This event hosted by UK think tank Chatham House assesses the future of Palestinian democracy, governance and political representation. The postponement of Palestine’s first legislative elections in two decades has revived debate on what avenues exist for political renewal under occupation. Critical questions of political representation, institutional legitimacy and reform and public participation will need...