The Point of Poetry
online, via ZoomAuthor Joe Nutt talks about the poetry he loves and why we need more poetry in our lives.
Free
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What is Bidenomics?
online, via ZoomJames Matthews introduces a discussion on what the new administration means for the US and world economy.
Free
The Art of Drink
online, via ZoomDido Powell, artist, art history teacher and gallery tour guide, returns with a special Zoom tour on the subject of drink in art.
£6.00
Klara and the Sun, by Kazuo Ishiguro
online, via ZoomElla Whelan will introduce this discussion of a book that explores a fundamental question: what does it mean to love?
Free
Special relationships: the UK, the USA and the EU
online, via ZoomJonathan Grant introduces a discussion on the UK's new place in the world, particularly how it relates to the US and EU.
Free
Who needs human rights?
online, via ZoomJoin Luke Gittos and Academy of Ideas’ director Claire Fox to discuss whether it’s time to call time on human rights.
Free
Does classical music still matter?
online, via ZoomMusicologist and music historian Professor Marina Frolova-Walker in conversation with Mo Lovatt.
Free
Work after the pandemic: what can office workers expect?
online, via ZoomPara Mullan and Hilary Salt introduce a discussion on what the post-pandemic office means for employers, employees and the wider economy.
Free
From The Lions to the Commonwealth: ‘Global Britain’ in an age of travel bans
online, via ZoomJoin us for a panel discussion on the impact of Covid-related travel bans for individuals, economies and Britain's place in the world.
Free
Open for Debate
Church House Deans Yard, London SW1P 3NZ, London, United KingdomTo mark the reopening of society, the Academy of Ideas is hosting a special day of debate in central London.
£7.50 – £15
Should the classroom be politically neutral?
Accent Study Centre 12 Bedford Square, LondonThis Academy of Ideas Education Forum discussion is a satellite event for the Battle of Ideas festival 2021.
£3 – £5
Battle of Ideas festival 2021
Church House Deans Yard, London SW1P 3NZ, London, United KingdomOur annual flagship festival in London, with two days of discussion and debate on politics, culture, economics, science and more.