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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon: keynote address

Nicola Sturgeon reflects on lessons learned as leader of an ambitious small nation taking a progressive agenda to the world stage, during a period of complex national and global challenges.
20 Mar 2023
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Public talks

Sir Peter Bazalgette is joined by pioneering creative entrepreneurs to discuss the importance of maximising the value of the sector to wider society and the economy.
19 Apr 2023
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Towards a more inclusive education

Bafta-nominated film director Georgia Oakley, author Paul Baker, and educators Catherine Lee and Bennie Kara explore and celebrate 20 years of social change movements that shaped progress towards a more inclusive education in the UK.
09 Feb 2023
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The North will rise again

Alex Niven, leading voice on the North, takes a fresh look at the roots of the North-South divide and sets out a vision for how the region can unlock a more rebalanced future of promise and potential.
17 Feb 2023
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State capacity and the green revolution we need

World-leading economist Professor Mariana Mazzucato and the Hon Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, come together for a unique opportunity to hear two global trailblazers discuss what it means for governments to lead a just green transition.
21 Feb 2023
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Peace and justice

2022 Nobel Peace Laureate and director of the Center for Civil Liberties Oleksandra Matviichuk explores how we might strengthen global solidarity and create new alliances for the protection of human rights and the restoration of justice to bring peace to Ukraine, and the world.
27 Feb 2023
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How to make better decisions

Author Ed Smith offers a new way of thinking about decision-making, leadership and success, drawing on insights from his time as Chief Selector of the England cricket team.
02 Feb 2023
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How much does Britain cost?

Paul Johnson, Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, follows the £1 trillion it now costs to run the UK economy, exploring where the money comes from, how it’s spent and what reforms might be needed to prepare for future challenges.
23 Feb 2023
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The transformative power of everyday wonder

Join Dacher Keltner, a world-leading expert in the science and history of the emotions, for an inspiring exploration into how we can all find more wonder and awe in our modern lives.
19 Jan 2023
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Inside stories of 21st–century diplomacy

Diplomacy often takes place behind closed doors, but what does this vital role really look like in today’s world? Baroness Catherine Ashton reflects on her time as the EU’s first High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.
26 Jan 2023
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