Events

On these pages you can find all the upcoming public events hosted by the think tanks. Think tank events are an opportunity to explore policy areas and topics in greater detail, listen to the leading experts convened as speakers and network with other like-minded people. The topics covered range from domestic policy areas such as reforming the health service to international topics including foreign policy, international relations and international development. Find the full range of think tank events available (both online and in person) and register for your place below.

Featured Event

26 May 2026

3:45 pm–5:45 pm

Location: Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR

Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker insights briefing May 2026

This event hosted by UK think tank the David Hume Institute discusses the results of our quarterly survey data collected just after the Scottish Parliament election. This event brings you the latest results from the David Hume Institute's economy tracker produced in partnership with the Diffley Partnership, and reflections from a fantastic panel. The new...

27 May 2026

6:30 pm–7:45 pm

Location: Great Hall, King's College, London WC2R 2LS

The fight for facts: from ‘beyond belief’ to embracing evidence

This event hosted by UK think tank the Policy Institute discusses the 'evidence revolution'. In an age flooded with misinformation and contested truths, the role of evidence couldn’t be more important in showing what actually works. But how did we come to use evidence, and why are some people rejecting it today? This event will...

28 May 2026

12:30 pm–1:30 pm

Location: Online

Implications of the 2026 Scottish Election outcome

This event hosted by the NCUB discusses the implications of the Scottish election outcome for university-business collaboration. The Royal Society of Edinburgh and NCUB are hosting a webinar to examine what the next Scottish Government’s agenda could mean for university-business collaboration, investment in R&D and skills, and long‑term economic competitiveness. What the webinar will explore  The headline...

1 June 2026

11:00 am–12:00 pm

Location: Online

In conversation with Tom Riordan on the northern growth strategy

This event hosted by UK think tank the Centre for Cities discusses the government's northern growth strategy with Tom Riordan, Northern Growth Envoy. Join Centre for Cities and Northern Growth Envoy Tom Riordan for this in-depth discussion on the Government’s Northern Growth Strategy. Working across HMT, MHCLG, DfT, mayoral and local authorities, Tom is responsible for coordinating...

2 June 2026

6:00 pm–8:00 pm

Location: Adam Smith Institute, 23 Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3DJ

The Next Generation with Harriet Cross MP

This event hosted by UK think tank the Adam Smith Institute argues that a thriving domestic energy sector is the backbone of a resilient, high-growth economy. ​This month, we are thrilled to welcome Harriet Cross MP, the Member of Parliament for Gordon and Buchan. Since her election in July 2024, Harriet has hit the ground...