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The future of the House of Lords

The Lord Speaker of the House of Lords, Lord McFall of Alcluith, will discuss options for reform of Parliament’s Upper House, to enhance the effectiveness of its work of scrutiny and revision of legislation.
20 Sep 2023
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Investing in our futures

Can pension reform help secure a more prosperous future for people and communities UK-wide? With investment experts Dame Elizabeth Corley, David Pitt-Watson and Michael Tory.
05 Sep 2023
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Public talks

The triple benefit of youth social action

To mark the launch of a new RSA /Pears #iwill Fund report, a panel of educators reflect on the challenges, opportunities and benefits of engaging in active citizenship alongside their pupils.
11 Jul 2023
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Online

London’s just transition

Launching a new report from the London Sustainable Development Commission, Malini Mehra FRSA and an expert panel ask: how can we make the capital’s journey to net-zero truly equitable?
26 Jun 2023
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Online

A wellbeing approach to policymaking

Richard Layard and Jan Emmanuel De Neve present a case for making wellbeing the central goal – for government, for business and for educators.
01 Jun 2023
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Online

Where next for business?

Alan Jope, outgoing CEO of Unilever, discusses the need for a system shift in business practice to unlock potential and support a regenerative economy.
27 Apr 2023
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Online

What would a fair society look like?

Economist and philosopher Daniel Chandler offers a programme for how we might reshape our political and social institutions, reinvigorate democracy and transform capitalism.
27 Apr 2023
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Public talks

The changing face of 21st century education and learning

Political economist Rachel Sylvester is joined by Lord David Blunkett and Lord Kenneth Baker to explore possibilities for radical renewal in education to support equitable economic and wellbeing outcomes for individuals and wider society.
24 Apr 2023
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