Academy of Ideas

A panel debate on the state of American politics and society in the run-up to November's presidential poll.

How do we balance necessary restrictions with freedom during a pandemic? Join us for this live online debate.

Join us for an open and honest discussion about the way forward.

Twitter and Facebook’s decision to ban Donald Trump after the assault on the US Capitol in early January has been celebrated by many political commentators as a necessary display of responsibility on behalf of the influence big tech has in politics. An alternative, ‘free speech’ app, Parler, has been threatened by Apple and Google and […]

This year will be a Valentine’s Day like no other. Sex with a stranger is no longer merely frowned upon by pearl-clutching conservatives, it’s illegal under lockdown regulations. Dating - even with a husband or wife - has been limited to a candlelit dinner in your front room. The spontaneity of chance encounters has been […]

With cities under lockdown, centres deserted and transport suspended, is living, commuting and working remotely the way forward?

Join Andrew Doyle for the launch of his latest book, Free Speech and Why It Matters.

With streets in cities across the UK blocked off to cars, are residents being liberated from accidents and noise, or having freedom of movement pointlessly restricted?

Join Luke Gittos and Academy of Ideas’ director Claire Fox to discuss whether it’s time to call time on human rights.

Join us for a panel discussion on the impact of Covid-related travel bans for individuals, economies and Britain's place in the world.

To mark the reopening of society, the Academy of Ideas is hosting a special day of debate in central London.

Our annual flagship festival in London, with two days of discussion and debate on politics, culture, economics, science and more.