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
How can democratic countries get better political leaders?
10 November 2026, 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Location: Online / Institute for Government, 2 Carlton Gardens, London SW1Y 5AA
Think tank: Institute for Government
This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Government brings together perspectives on political leadership. With rising populism, low levels of trust in governments and a sense that democratic politics cannot deliver solutions for the problems of the 21st century, the need for political leaders who can get things done in government has...
25 November 2026
1:00 pm–2:00 pm
Location: Online
Big is beautiful? What should the future shape and size of the higher education sector look like?
This event hosted by UK think tank HEPI discusses what the future of the higher education sector should look like. On Wednesday 25 November, join HEPI and Ellucian for a lunchtime webinar featuring guest speakers including Dr Dan Greenstein, former Chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, and author of HEPI’s recent report...
26 November 2026
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Location: Online
No quick fixes? Tackling youth employment crisis after the Milburn Review
This event hosted by UK think tank the Work Foundation examines the Government’s response following the Milburn Review. Join the Work Foundation and a panel of experts on the day the latest ONS NEET release to assess whether progress is being made. Nearly one million young people aged 16-24 are not in education, employment or...
9 December 2026
5:30 pm–6:30 pm
Location: Room 3.5, The Chancellors' Building, University of Bath Claverton Down Bath BA2 7AY
Prof Peter A Hall: Governing growth – in conversation with Will Davies
This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute for Policy Research discusses the postwar transformations of capitalism and democracy. Overview Peter Hall and Will Davies discuss how politics and economics have interacted in Western democracies over the past 80 years. About the event How do capitalist economies change over time, and what political consequences...
