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
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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.
Truth and politics in the theatre: in conversation with David Ireland
online, via ZoomAward-winning playwright David Ireland talks to Wendy Earle followed by audience questions and contributions.
Free
Buxton Battle of Ideas festival
A day of debate on politics, economics, philosophy and more at The Devonshire Dome as the Battle of Ideas festival comes to Buxton!
£5 – £25
Dante’s Hell: why a medieval fantasy still sizzles
Brunswick Inn 1 Railway Terrace, Derby, United KingdomThis special Battle of Ideas festival satellite event hosted by the East Midlands Salon explores the enduring legacy of Dante’s Inferno with writer Dolan Cummings.
£3
‘Cancel culture’: should free speech mean freedom from consequences?
Theaterforum Kreuzberg Eisenbahnstrasse 21, Berlin, GermanyA special Battle of Ideas festival satellite event in Berlin in association with Freiblickinstitut.
€5
From Covid to climate change: challenging the culture of fear
online, via ZoomThis Academy of Ideas International Salon brings together speakers from four different countries to discuss the culture of fear around the world.
Free