Here I Stand: Michael Ignatieff

“Donald Trump and the Angel of History” In this lecture, distinguished Canadian academic, author, and former politician Michael Ignatieff examines the context and direction of the forces shaping today’s world order, standing with Walter Benjamin’s Angel of History. A staunch defender of…

A Life and a Half: Sir Chris Bryant MP spoke on Monday 20 October about his life as a campaigner, priest and politician. His gripping new memoir explores faith, sexuality and commitment with candour and humour. Chris Bryant MP  is a prominent…

A Life and a Half: Sir Chris Bryant MP talks about his life as a campaigner, priest and politician. His gripping new memoir explores faith, sexuality and commitment with candour and humour. Chris Bryant MP  is a prominent British Labour politician who…

Dr Gwen Adshead who in 2024 gave the BBC Reith Lectures, spoke on Monday 13 October about her work as a forensic psychiatrist working with some of Britain’s worst  offenders. She talks about the nature of violence and the balance between public…

Dr Gwen Adshead who in 2024 gave the BBC Reith Lectures, speaks about her work as a forensic psychiatrist working with some of Britain’s worst  offenders. She talks about the nature of violence and the balance between public protection and punishment, and…

Professor Mariana Mazzucato, a world-renowned and highly influential economist, talked about the new vision and humanity to an economics that can tackle the global issues of our time and confront the vast international inequalities of our threatened planet on Monday 6 October….

Professor Mariana Mazzucato, a world-renowned and highly influential economist, brings new vision and humanity to an economics that can tackle the global issues of our time and confront the vast international inequalities of our threatened planet. Mariana Mazzucato  is Professor of the…

Cassa Pancho, the truly inspirational and innovative director and choreographer of Ballet Black, spoke on Monday 29 September about the stand she has taken to challenge the traditional landscape of classical ballet and to found a dance company for the talent and…

Cassa Pancho, the truly inspirational and innovative director and choreographer of Ballet Black, speaks about the stand she has taken to challenge the traditional landscape of classical ballet and to found a dance company for the talent and expression of black and…