Bringing extraordinary ideas and everyday experience together to tackle the challenges facing us all. Director @mds49.
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A packed room at Green Party conference to hear about how we can disagree well in our public debate.
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We’ve arrived in Brighton as our busy conference programme continues with Green Party Conference! Join us @Moreincommon_ and @ucl as we discuss new research on Disagreeing Well and how we can reach out across differences. 3pm at The Grand Alexandra Room
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Finally, we'll wrap up our packed programme with expert analysis on the Prime Minister's Speech from
@LukeTryl, Frances Foley, @RSylvester1 of @ObserverUK and @TomBaldwin66
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Then our next health discussion of the day on how we can build a truly preventative NHS. We've got key insights from experts including @RCoANews @beckymontacute @Alison_McGovern, Lee Pennington from Open Door, @ProfIAbubakar, Seb Rees @IPPR
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First up, our panel on how communities can lead the charge on tackling inequalities with @CaitProwle @Petebrierley @RowennaDavis @the_young_fdn @GrandChallenges @phil_tinline
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Then rounding off with a rousing discussion on Power and Place with @powertochange_. Come hear from @AngelaRayner, and an in conversation with @roswynnejones and Liam Kelly from @makeCIC
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Back by popular demand, we'll then be hosting @guardian Politics Weekly Live with @Moreincommon_. Join us to hear @Miatsf talk all things Labour, Government and Energy with @PippaCrerar @kiranstacey
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It doesn't stop there, up next a timely debate on how to make sure the UK's G20 presidency works for communities across the country, with @kirstyjmcneill, @anandMenon1 @AsthanaRoli, Murray Hunt and Laura Chappell @IPPR
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Then join us again in the afternoon with @UCL_London to learn about how science and tech can turbocharge place-based growth with @Lola__McEvoy @xiaoweixu_, John Holden, @amy_lightstone @dc_lawrence and @greenmiranda
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Outside the conference centre we'll be joining our partners @right_hereUK @hopenothate @jrf_uk @localitynews @powertochange_ @the_young_fdn on the community power bus. All aboard!
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Day 2 at Labour conference with another packed day of panels, podcasts and more. Starting off with an in-depth discussion on a new national story of equality this morning with @UniofOxford, @Moreincommon_ , @timsout @CEPEO_UCL @claire_ainsley @labourlewis
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Standing room only for our opening event at this year's Labour Party Conference, featuring @kirstyjmcneill, Dr Michael Spence (President and Provost at UCL), Prof. Alex Hartman (UCL Political Science), Kate Ferguson (Protection Approaches) and chaired by @kiranstacey.
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Then straight on to a topical debate on tax and where to next for the Labour Government, with our partners @StoneEcon_UCL and @jrf_uk. Expect expert reaction to today's social care announcement from our brilliant panellists.
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🧵Following on from the Lib Dem and Reform conferences, we've arrived at Labour. Join us in Liverpool for our packed programme. Kicking off today for a debate on reshaping the case for multilateralism with our all-star lineup.
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Last night, we welcomed guests from politics, civil society, philanthropy and the arts to the new V&A East Museum for an evening exploring how storytelling can connect rather than divide us, and build a stronger sense of shared belonging.
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"What this election is all about is a public which is just deeply dissatisfied with the political status quo".
@mds49 speaking to @BBCWorldatOne on today's local and regional election results and what it means for British politics.
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It was a great honour to host Diego Martínez Belío, Spanish State Secretary for Foreign and Global Affairs. We were joined by those from across politics, philanthropy, journalism and campaigning to hear the distinctive Spanish approach to our current global disorder.
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“Place is where trust is built or broken. So, place must be our orienting principle.”
It was a pleasure to welcome @joshsimonsmp to Britain Renewed 2026 with @FutureGovForum to discuss how we can drive a new era in public service reform.
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The education system is failing too many working-class pupils, but we can turn it around.
@_JonathanSlater, Former Perm Sect at the Department for Education on @BBCr4today discussing a new report from the UCL Policy Lab on how we can improve standards for poorer pupils.
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The UCL Policy Lab was honoured to host Aghion, along with the @StoneEcon_UCL, for a discussion on Rethinking Capitalism, which you can watch back here:
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Thank you to everyone who joined us in Manchester for this year's Conservative Conference, for excellent, packed-out conversations - from the future of conservatism and public service reform, to how we can rebuild social cohesion.
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A new future for universities: how can we ensure universities support British success and build local pride?
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We were joined by leaders from across Britain for a celebration of what brings us together.
In partnership with @CitizensUK, @Moreincommon_ and @BelongNetwork. Thank you to all those who came along.
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And our final event in Liverpool.
What do we think of the speech? Expert analysis of the Prime Minister’s speech
In partnership with @Moreincommon_.
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Immigration and the fair economy: does the Immigration White Paper undermine the government's ambition to tackle poverty?
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A new future for universities: how can universities help support national renewal and local pride?
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A special in conversation with @AndyBurnhamGM hosted by @PippaCrerar and @kiranstacey.
In partnership with @Moreincommon_.
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A better future for the NHS: can the NHS become a source of innovation and opportunity for Britain
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People powered reform: how can we put civil society at the heart of public service reform?
In partnership with @Demos.
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Changing culture conflicts: where next for the culture wars and EDI?
In partnership with @Moreincommon_.
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A new age of work: how labour can seize the agenda on dignity at work?
In partnership with @Timewise_UK.
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Next up Beyond Blue Labour: does communitarianism present a roadmap for renewing Britain with @right_hereUK and @powertochange_.
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🧵Following on from the Lib Dem and Reform conferences, we're now off to Labour. Join us in Liverpool for our packed programme. First up, Richard Hermer in conversation with @mds49 on the rule of law and its role in building a secure and prosperous Britain.
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Today the government announced major new electoral reforms. They are designed to tackle crucial challenges for our democracy. @mds49 on the public appetite for change.
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It was wonderful to be joined by so many people from across politics for the UCL Policy Lab’s Ordinary Hope Summer Celebration.
Featuring the brilliant @HilaryCottam in conversation with @Freedland and @LukaszRachel on Hilary's important new book 'The Work We Need'.
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How can we make developments in AI work for working people?
Great to see the Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer set out the government’s plan at @UCL today, alongside inspiring scientists, medics, entrepreneurs and community leaders.
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We were delighted to host @patmcfaddenmp at @UCL today as he set out the government's plan to reform the state.
At UCL Policy Lab we’re proud to partner with researchers, community leaders, civil society, and government to help drive a new era of public service reform.
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It was great to join so many others to hear the Prime Minister set out the government’s priorities this morning.
At the UCL Policy Lab, we’re working with communities across Britain to tackle the challenges we face.
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Applications for our new Project Manager role close this Sunday (1 December)!
The role will help lead our collaborative Progressive Ecosystem project, working with those endeavouring to bring about social change.
Find out more and apply ➡️ bit.ly/3V1z1Xg
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Join our team!
We are hiring a Project Manager role to oversee the delivery of a series of key events and activities for a collaborative programme of work.
Deadline: 1 December 2024. More information ⤵️
bit.ly/3V1z1Xg
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Now for the question of how govenment can look to properly fund pubic services.
With @moorehl, @PJTheEconomist UCL Policy Lab Hon Professor, @RSylvesterTimes and @rbrharrison
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Next on | The criminal justice system: Is there a way to fix it?
With Dr Karen Schucan Bird @UCL, @JamesTCobbler and @PenelopeGibbs2.
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Next up | Reform or repair? What next for health and social care?
“We need to involve both patients and citizens if we’re to see successful reform and design of NHS services” Prof Naomi Fulop @UCL_IEHC.
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Our director @mds49 kicks off today's @ucl and @instituteforgov public service reform conference.
In the first session, we heard from @michaelgove in conversation with @DrHannahWhite about how to drive reform in govenment.
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Final panel of conference season! The future of public services … with the excellent @Gabri_EllaConti and the President and Provost of UCL, Michael Spence.
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Join us this morning at #ConservativeConference2024 for ‘Is there a distinctively Conservative approach to public service reform?’ in partnership with
@SMFthinktank.
With Dr Michael Spence @Gabri_EllaConti (@EconUCL) @NeilDotObrien @aveek18 and @ce_pickles.
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