How we sold our future: The failure to fight climate change
Tuesday 11 February 2025, 18:00-19:00, online
Jens Beckert, Director at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies, delves into the connections between capitalist structures and our failure to address the climate crisis.
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Addressing England's water quality: What can be done?
Wednesday 19 March 2025, 18:00-19:30, University of Bath Campus (Chancellors' Building, Room 2.6)
Our panellists discuss the water quality problems in England and the solutions and policies needed to restore waterways to health. With Mark Lloyd (The Rivers Trust) and Helen Wakeham (Environment Agency). Chaired by Dame Fiona Reynolds.
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International cooperation when mistrust deepens
Thursday 27 March 2025, 12:30-13:30, University of Bath Campus (Chancellors' Building, Room 5.1)
Why do states in conflict with each other also sustain cooperation in international regulation? As tensions rise among great powers today and international organisations struggle again, this question is as important now as it was when international regulatory regimes first emerged.
In this talk, Perri 6, Professor Emeritus in Public Management at Queen Mary University of London and Visiting Professor at the LSE, will examine the global regulatory regime for telecommunications, created during a time of European wars and growing imperial conflicts. He'll uncover how states can sustain collaboration even when mistrust grows, offering fresh insights into the forces that shape states and international relations.
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Revitalising Britain: What's working and what's next?
Thursday 24 April 2025, 18:00-19:30, University of Bath Campus (Chancellors' Building, Room 1.12)
Will Hutton and Polly Toynbee review the reforms and strategies of the new government and discuss how it has been addressing the pressing economic, social and political challenges we face. They’ll look at the government’s five key missions – economic growth, clean energy, safer streets, opportunities for all and an NHS fit for the future – and the actions taken on these so far. Where do we need to see new policy development to deliver lasting economic and social change? Chaired by Dr Sophie Whiting.
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Securing our food supply: Building resilience in the UK
May 2025
Increased international volatility, climate change and biodiversity loss all pose risks to the UK’s food security. Is the UK prepared to deal with these threats? Join our panellists to discuss what a good food system looks like, as well as the policies needed to ensure that our food system is fairer, more sustainable and more resilient.
Booking will open later this year.
Additional events and speakers to be confirmed.