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SUMMARY:Investing in Skills for Life
DESCRIPTION:PROGRAMME AND REGISTRATION\n\nThe Lifelong Education Commission is transforming into the Lifelong Education Institute. Attend the Conference to learn about our vision for the future.\nSpeakers\n\nThe Rt Hon Chris Skidmore MP\nDame Ann Limb\nMargaret Greenwood MP\, Chair\, Adult Education APPG\nTom Bewick\, CEO\, Federation of Awarding Bodies\nIestyn Davies\, Pro Vice-Chancellor\, University of Wales Trinity Saint David\nLeanne Hornsby\, AD – Education\, Skills\, Culture and Heritage\, Doncaster Council\nProf. Peter John\, Vice-Chancellor\, University of West London\nVirginia Barrett\, Principal and CEO\, Farnborough College of Technology\nThe Rt Hon Gillian Keegan MP\, SoS for Education (invited)\n\nMore speakers TBA\nThemes and Sessions\nEmpowering and integrating educational institutions\nHow can we bridge divides in the tertiary sector?Funding the lifelong learning promise\nHow do we secure dedicated funds that will return value? \nDeveloping local skills\nHow do we understand and address the true needs of localities? \nEvolving the apprenticeship system\nHow can we complete the higher technical skills revolution?
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/investing-in-skills-for-life/
LOCATION:Central London Location
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230321T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T052925
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SUMMARY:Getting Trade Agreements Right
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with NFU and RSPCA\, we are hosting an online event to discuss future trade deals\, and how we safeguard standards and recognise regulatory differences between jurisdictions in a modern trading environment. \nSpeakers: \n\nGeorge Eustice MP\, former SoS Food and Rural Affairs\nDaniel Zeichner MP\, Shadow Minister\, Food\, Farming and Fisheries\nDavid Bowles\, Head of Public Affairs\, RSPCA\nNick von Westenholz\, Director of Trade and Business Strategy\, NFU
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/getting-trade-agreements-right/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="ResPublica":MAILTO:ea@respublica.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221215T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T052925
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SUMMARY:In conversation with.... Lord Blunkett
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nIn the wake of the publication of the Report by the Labour Party’s Council of Skills Advisers\, the Lifelong Education Commission is pleased to welcome Lord Blunkett to its online seminar series. \nLord Blunkett will offer comments on how government and business can work together to boost training provision and productivity across the country. \nKey points of discussion will include the Blunkett Report’s proposed reform of the apprenticeship levy into a “growth and skills levy”\, and how training support can be targeted at local and sectoral skills “cold spots”.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/in-conversation-with-lord-blunkett/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221209T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T052925
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SUMMARY:ESOL for Skills Report Launch
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nThe Lifelong Education Commission‘s latest report\, ‘ESOL for Skills’\, calls for a much bigger focus on enhancing the provision of English for Speakers of Other Languages courses\, not just to ensure social integration\, but as a vital component of a strategy for economic growth. Better delivery of ESOL for settled immigrants and for new migrants\, including refugees and asylum seekers\, should now be a key strategy for tackling skills gaps and shortages. \nThis report is kindly supported by Ascentis\, Leicester College\, NCG\, New City College\, South Thames Colleges Group\, and WEA \nRunning order \n14:00 – 14:15 | Guests arrive and welcome beverages \n14:15 – 15:15 | Panel discussion and Audience Q&A \n15:15 – 16:00 | Beverages and canapés \nSpeakers \n\nLiz Bromley\, Chief Executive Officer\, NCG\nMarsha De Cordova MP\nAndy Forbes\, Lifelong Education Commission\, (Report Author)\nDr Marius Ostrowski\, Policy Lead\, Lifelong Education Commission (Chair)\n\nMore speakers TBC
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/esol-for-skills-report-launch/
LOCATION:South Thames College\, Wandsworth Hight Street\, London\, SW18 2PP\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221129T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T052925
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SUMMARY:Making LSIPs Work
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nOne of the key provisions of the Skills and Post-16 Education Act was the creation of Local Skills Improvement Plans. These are designed to: \n\nSet the key priorities to make post16 technical education or training more responsive and closely to local labour market needs\nProvide a representative employer view of the skills most needed to support local economic growth and boost productivity\nEnable local partners to effectively join-up with other parts of the local skills system.\n\nEmployer Representative Bodies have been designated to draw up plans for a period of three years to be reviewed and updated as appropriate during this time. \nThis panel event will discuss the role of LSIPS\, including: \n\nHow LSIPs will work in practice\, particularly -the collaboration between ERBs\, local authorities\, and tertiary education providers.\nHow LSIPs can identify current and predicted skill gaps and provide local labour market intelligence to inform skills provision\nHow LSIPs can improve on previous attempts to match the supply and demand for skills.\n\n  \nSpeakers: \n\nDr Fiona Aldridge\, Head of Insight – Economic Delivery\, Skills and Communities\, WMCA\nDaniel Fell\, Chief Executive Officer\, Doncaster Chamber\nRizwana Parveen\, Deputy Director for Post 16 Provider Strategy and Delivery Division\, DfE\nDr Marius Ostrowski\, Policy Lead\, Lifelong Education Commission (Event Chair)
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/making-lsips-work/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221124T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T052925
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SUMMARY:In conversation with.... Sir Philip Augar
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER \nThe Lifelong Education Commission is delighted to welcome Sir Philip Augar\, Chair of the 2019 Post-18 Education and Funding Review\, as the next speaker in its online seminar series. \nSir Philip will offer an overview of the state of the policy landscape after the enactment of the Skills and Post-16 Education Act\, followed by a broader discussion on what comes next for tertiary education. \nWe expect the discussion to focus on the challenges facing skills and lifelong learning as we gradually enter the next general election cycle.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/in-conversation-with-sir-philip-augar/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220728T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220728T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T052925
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220731T223338Z
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SUMMARY:Report Launch - UK Trade Policy & Animal Welfare
DESCRIPTION:  \nResPublica\, with the kind support of the NFU and the RSPCA\, have produced a policy report\, arguing that the UK can and must go further than the recent trade deals with Australia and New Zealand to ensure that animal welfare and environmental standards in food production are maintained in the UK. \nIn the post-Brexit drive to establish the UK’s trading strategy\, the nation has a chance to firm up its ambition to be a global leader in best practice in animal welfare in the agri-food sector\, helping to drive up standards around the world via its trade policies. \nThe UK must not allow our existing high-standard animal welfare practices to be undercut by imports that have been produced in countries with lower production standards for animal welfare. That would undermine the efforts of UK farmers and food producers to improve animal welfare in the agri-food sector\, and make poor animal welfare practices carried out elsewhere yet more permissible\, further entrenching unacceptable treatment of animals. \nSpeakers: \nPhillip Blond\, Director\, ResPublica\nDavid Bowles\, Head of Public Affairs and Campaigns\, RSPCA\nNick von Westenholz\, Director of Trade and Business Strategy\, NFU \nMore speakers TBA
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/report-launch-uk-trade-policy-animal-welfare/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="ResPublica":MAILTO:ea@respublica.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220427T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220427T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T052925
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SUMMARY:Report Launch - The Future of Higher Technical Education
DESCRIPTION:HTQs and IoTs have significant potential to boost the take-up of higher technical education\, supported by a number of other policy initiatives including the Lifelong Loan Entitlement\, the Lifetime Skills Guarantee and Local Skills Improvement Plans. \nIn this report\, kindly supported by the University of Salford\, the Lifelong Education Commission is making recommendations which will ensure that all policy initiatives in relation to higher technical education are appropriately developed and supported\, in order to make a genuine difference in this field.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/report-launch-the-future-of-higher-technical-education/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220328T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220328T143000
DTSTAMP:20260501T052925
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SUMMARY:In conversation with.... Michael Gove MP
DESCRIPTION:The Lifelong Education Commission is running a series of monthly online talks\, moderated by the Chair\, Chris Skidmore MP\, covering Lifelong Learning\, and all things related to policy around Education and Skills. \nIn this monthly session\, we are happy to be welcoming Michael Gove MP\, Secretary of State for Levelling Up\, Housing\, and Communities\, to discuss the Commission’s Skills and Levelling Up Manifesto\, and how a Skills Strategy needs to align more closely to Devolution and Local powers to deliver on the promise of Levelling Up the country.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/in-conversation-with-michael-gove-mp/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220308T161500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220308T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T052925
CREATED:20220307T235843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T235959Z
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SUMMARY:Report Launch - Learning Ecosystems
DESCRIPTION:The Lifelong Education Commission’s latest report seeks to explore how a place-based approach to education and skills can transform lifelong learning. This builds on the experience and practice of partners in Doncaster to establish a local ‘Talent and Innovation Ecosystem’. \nRaising skill levels is a key driver behind Doncaster’s strategy to level up deep-seated inequalities in the borough\, to improve social mobility\, address poor health outcomes\, boost productive growth\, and include all individuals and communities in the benefits of a more prosperous economy. \nSpeakers \n\nAlex Burghart MP\, Minister for Skills\nChris Skidmore MP\, Chair\, Lifelong Education Commission\nDamian Allen\, Chief Executive\, Doncaster Council\nMichael Stevenson\, Senior Advisor – PISA\, OECD
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/report-launch-learning-ecosystems/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="ResPublica":MAILTO:ea@respublica.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211115T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211115T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T052925
CREATED:20211026T110053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T181158Z
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SUMMARY:Online Safety Bill | Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Online Safety Bill is currently being scrutinised by the Parliament’s Joint Committee. \nResPublica is putting together a panel to discuss key aspects of the Bill with the Chair of the Joint Committee\, Damian Collins MP\, and representatives from Ofcom\, Civil Society\, and Business. \nMain talking points \n\nHow can we best safeguard children online and which parts of the Bill need the biggest focus to achieve this\nWhat needs to be done in the context of the Bill to avoid misuse of data by big Tech\, provided a more active role on their part to safeguard users from harm\nBalancing free speech with the need to protect users from harmful content\nEnsuring freedom of press is not hindered\n\nSpeakers \n\nDamian Collins MP\nAndy Burrows\, NSPCC\nAnna-Sophie Harling\, Ofcom\nMark Johnson\, Big Brother Watch\nPeter Wright\, DMG Media
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/online-safety-bill-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Broadway House\, Tothill Street\, London\, SW1H 9NQ\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="ResPublica":MAILTO:ea@respublica.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210719T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210719T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T052925
CREATED:20210629T095551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T145713Z
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SUMMARY:Evidence Session | Pathways to lifelong learning
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER HERE \nIn preparation of the Lifelong Education Commission’s first report\, we will be hosting online Evidence Sessions to hear from experts on the field. \nThese Evidence Sessions will be run in a Select Committee format\, with invited Experts providing their evidence and views and Commissioners asking follow-up questions. \nThis Evidence Session will focus on how to configure an education and skills eco-system to enable through life learning (inc. modular learning\, accreditation\, and credit transfer) . \nExperts: \nProfessor John Butcher\, Director\, Access\, Open and Cross-curricular Innovation\, The Open University \nDr. Willy Kitchen\, Head of Department\, Lifelong Learning\, The University of Sheffield \nProfessor Bill Lucas\, Director\, Centre for Real-World Learning\, University of Winchester \nMr. Ashley Wheaton\, Principal\, University College of Estate Management
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/evidence-session-pathways-to-flexible-learning/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="ResPublica":MAILTO:ea@respublica.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210714T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210714T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T052925
CREATED:20210629T095215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210714T145526Z
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SUMMARY:In conversation with Minister Luke Hall
DESCRIPTION:One of the most crucial elements that can help turn around places and contribute to the Government’s Levelling Up efforts\, is focussing on Education and Skills. \nThe provision of Lifelong learning\, tied to local needs\, has a direct link to innovation\, growth\, and wider societal benefits. \nLuke Hall MP\, Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government and Damian Allen\, Chief Executive\, Doncaster Council will be discussing with Chris Skidmore MP\, Chair of the Lifelong Education Commission\, and Phillip Blond\, Director of ResPublica\, on how best to progress this agenda.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/levelling-up-with-education-and-skills/
LOCATION:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="ResPublica":MAILTO:ea@respublica.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210706T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210706T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T052925
CREATED:20210621T120419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210706T152319Z
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SUMMARY:Evidence Session | Lifelong Education Commission
DESCRIPTION:In preparation of the Lifelong Education Commission’s first report\, we will be hosting online Evidence Sessions to hear from experts on the field. \nThese Evidence Sessions will be run in a Select Committee format\, with invited Experts providing their evidence and views and Commissioners asking follow-up questions. \nThis Evidence Session will focus on how to create a more balanced\, equitable and affordable funding system. \nExperts: \nPhilip Augar\nJack Britton\, IFS\nClaire Callender\, Birkbeck\nDavid Hughes\, Association of Colleges \nCommissioners: \nChris Skidmore MP (Chair)\nDiana Beech\, London Higher\nAndy Forbes\, City of Bristol College\nJonathan Simons\, Public First
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/evidence-session-funding/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="ResPublica":MAILTO:ea@respublica.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210622T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210622T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T052925
CREATED:20210622T082900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T094929Z
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SUMMARY:Rethinking social security
DESCRIPTION:ResPublica\, with the support of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation\, are organising an online anti-poverty conference with Conservative MPs and prominent academics in June\, with five panels spread over four weeks. \nThe Conference will aim to platform and discuss centre-right ideas for tackling\, ameliorating\, and possibly ending the different types of poverty that continue to blight the country. \nThe final panel panels on Rethinking social security will take place on 23rd June: \nSpeakers and key talking points \nPhillip Blond\, Director\, ResPublica (Chair) \nFran Bennett\, Oxford University\nSocial security; trends and key issues \nHelen Barnard\, Director\, JRF\nDestitute and social security \nThe Rt Hon Lord David Freud\nStrengths and shortcomings of the current system; what types of reforms are needed? \nStephen Crabb MP\nHow to enable a fairer social security system \nThe themes of the five panels are: \n\nAsset Inequality vs Income Inequality (2nd June)\nPlace/Geography (9th June)\nFamily (14th June)\nUnemployment (22nd June)\nSocial Security (23rd June)
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/rethinking-social-security/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="ResPublica":MAILTO:ea@respublica.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210622T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210622T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T052925
CREATED:20210621T104816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210622T150145Z
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SUMMARY:How best to tackle unemployment
DESCRIPTION:ResPublica\, with the support of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation\, are organising an online anti-poverty conference with Conservative MPs and prominent academics in June\, with five panels spread over four weeks. \nThe Conference will aim to platform and discuss centre-right ideas for tackling\, ameliorating\, and possibly ending the different types of poverty that continue to blight the country. \nThe fourth of the five panels on How best to tackle unemployment took place on 22nd June. \nSpeakers and key talking points \nBen Chu\, Economics Editor\, BBC Newsnight (Chair) \nDr Abi Adams-Prassl\, Oxford University\nUnemployment; trends and key issues \nDave Innes\, Head of Economics JRF\nPoverty and unemployment \nChris Skidmore MP\nLifelong Learning and its impact on tackling unemployment \nDamian Collins MP\nThe gig economy and workers’ rights \nThe themes of the five panels are: \n\nAsset Inequality vs Income Inequality (2nd June)\nPlace/Geography (9th June)\nFamily (14th June)\nUnemployment (22nd June)\nSocial Security (23rd June)
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/how-best-to-tackle-unemployment/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="ResPublica":MAILTO:ea@respublica.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210614T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210614T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T052925
CREATED:20210621T092428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210621T104838Z
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SUMMARY:Revisiting family policy
DESCRIPTION:ResPublica\, with the support of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation\, are organising an online anti-poverty conference with Conservative MPs and prominent academics in June\, with five panels spread over four weeks. \nThe Conference will aim to platform and discuss centre-right ideas for tackling\, ameliorating\, and possibly ending the different types of poverty that continue to blight the country. \nThe third of the five panels on Revisiting family policy was held on 14th June: \n \nSpeakers and key talking points \nDr Samantha Callan\, Parliamentary Advisor\, House of Lords (Chair) \nKatie Schmuecker\, Deputy Director of Policy and Partnerships JRF\nTrends and key issues of family poverty \nMiriam Cates MP\nFamily hubs\, family tax\, and the problems with overuse of childcare in early years \nBaron James O’Shaughnessy\nFindings from the social capital work \nDr Tina Haux\, Director\, Centre for Children and Families\, Natcen\nNatcen findings and inequality attitudes \nThe themes of the five panels are: \n\nAsset Inequality vs Income Inequality (2nd June)\nPlace/Geography (9th June)\nFamily (14th June)\nUnemployment (22nd June)\nSocial Security (23rd June)
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/revisiting-family-policy/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="ResPublica":MAILTO:ea@respublica.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210602T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210602T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T052926
CREATED:20210621T092844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210621T092844Z
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SUMMARY:The inequalities of place
DESCRIPTION:ResPublica\, with the support of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation\, are organising an online anti-poverty conference with Conservative MPs and prominent academics in June\, with five panels spread over four weeks. \nThe Conference will aim to platform and discuss centre-right ideas for tackling\, ameliorating\, and possibly ending the different types of poverty that continue to blight the country. \nThe second of the five panels on The inequalities of place was held on 9th June: \n \nSpeakers and key talking points \nProfessor Ruth Lupton\nPlace and inequality; trends and key issues \nDanny Kruger MP\nReinventing libraries \nDavid Simmonds MP\nThe role of local authorities in levelling up – the ‘how to’ of social objectives \nMike Hawking\, Acting Head of Policy and Partnerships\, JRF\nPlace-based policy interventions to create more inclusive local economies \nThe themes of the five panels are: \n\nAsset Inequality vs Income Inequality (2nd June)\nPlace/Geography (9th June)\nFamily (14th June)\nUnemployment (22nd June)\nSocial Security (23rd June)
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/the-inequalities-of-place/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="ResPublica":MAILTO:ea@respublica.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210602T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210602T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T052926
CREATED:20210521T123054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210602T184133Z
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SUMMARY:Asset Inequality vs Income Inequality
DESCRIPTION:ResPublica\, with the support of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation\, are organising an online anti-poverty conference with Conservative MPs and prominent academics in June\, with five panels spread over four weeks. \nThe Conference will aim to platform and discuss centre-right ideas for tackling\, ameliorating\, and possibly ending the different types of poverty that continue to blight the country. \nThe first of the five panels on Asset Inequality vs Income Inequality will took place on 2nd June: \n \nSpeakers and key talking points \nProfessor Rebecca Tunstall\nHousing and inequality; trends and key issues \nSteve Baker MP\nQuantitative Easing and Inequality \nBob Blackman MP\nHow we supply more social rented homes with an option to exercise Right to Buy \nPaul Maynard MP\nHow to build up assets other than just Housing \nMore speakers TBC \nThe themes of the five panels will be: \n\nAsset Inequality vs Income Inequality (2nd June)\nPlace/Geography (9th June)\nFamily 14th June)\nUnemployment (22nd June)\nSocial Security (23rd June)
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/asset-inequality-vs-income-inequality/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="ResPublica":MAILTO:ea@respublica.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210526T161500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210526T171500
DTSTAMP:20260501T052926
CREATED:20210513T095142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T115841Z
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SUMMARY:In conversation with SoS Gavin Williamson | Lifelong Learning
DESCRIPTION:On 26th May 2021\, our Lifelong Education Commission\, welcomed the Secretary of State for Education Gavin Williamson and the Minister of Apprenticeships and Skills Gillian Keegan\, to discuss the Government’s White Paper ‘Skills for jobs: lifelong learning for opportunity and growth’. \nThe Rt. Hon. Chris Skidmore MP and Phillip Blond (Director\, ResPublica) joined the Secretary of State to foster a conversation on key elements of the White Paper and how the Government’s strategy will be implemented. Representatives from the Commission’s Institutional Members also had the opportunity to ask their questions to the SoS and the Minister. \nKey talking points: \n– What are the main barriers to reforming the funding mechanism for lifelong learning? \n– How can true flexibility be instilled in the system\, especially in the age of remote learning? \n– In what way can SMEs benefit from and have a greater role in the lifelong learning cycle? \n– Why an emphasis on lifelong education is key to address inequalities and provide a better future to those who are left behind \n– How lifelong education relates to the Levelling Up agenda and the turnaround of disadvantaged places.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/in-conversation-with-sos-gavin-williamson/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="ResPublica":MAILTO:ea@respublica.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210318T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210318T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T052926
CREATED:20210226T172330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T160239Z
UID:6818-1616076000-1616081400@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:Green Energy for Clean Growth
DESCRIPTION:For more than a decade\, we have witnessed a paradigm shift in the global energy sector. Since the Climate Change Act became law in 2008\, the UK has cleaned up its energy mix faster than any other major world economy. The UK’s support for renewable energy and decarbonisation is a success story and the Government’s pledge to achieve ‘net-zero’ emissions by 2050 will necessitate further growth in the green economy. \nAs we emerge from the pandemic and look to a strong economic recovery\, it will be vital for the UK to realise the growth potential which a focus on Green Energy can provide. By ensuring that sustainability becomes ‘Business as Usual’ for Government and industry alike we can safeguard our future\, helping communities to prosper\, and live healthier lives. \nBut in order to gain the full social\, economic and environmental benefits of Renewables\, we will need to change existing energy regulations\, which are no longer fit for purpose and are hindering the advantages and timescale for delivering energy transformation. It is of the utmost importance that these issues are raised and properly examined\, and our policies have a strong evidence base. \nResPublica are bringing together a panel of leading experts and commentators to discuss and explore what is needed to ensure that proposed changes and policy initiatives truly hit the mark. \nKey talking points: \n\nWhat more the Government should do to foster green energy? How critical it is to the whole economy\, especially post-Covid?\nWhat role can Renewable Energy projects play in the levelling-up agenda and how can new technologies help deliver wider societal and economic benefits?\nHow does the energy system evolve and what can we learn from different countries that are preparing for their transition towards Renewables?\nWhat are the current regulatory challenges in the UK\, especially in order to expand flexibility along with Renewables?\n\nSpeakers: \n\nDolf Gielen\, Director\, Technology and Innovation Centre\, IRENA\nMaureen Paul\, Chief Economist\, Ofgem\nJohn Smith\, Director of Infrastructure\, Shetland Islands Council\nJacopo Torriti\, University of Reading and member of the Ofgem Academic Panel\nAlan Whitehead\, Shadow Minister for Green New Deal and Energy\nJonathan Marshall\, Head Analyst\, Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/green-energy-for-clean-growth/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="ResPublica":MAILTO:ea@respublica.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210219T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210219T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T052926
CREATED:20210203T155204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T155505Z
UID:6812-1613732400-1613737800@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:Lifelong Education Commission Launch
DESCRIPTION:You can find Chris Skidmore’s full speech here. \nFormer Universities Minister Rt Hon Chris Skidmore MP will launch a new Lifelong Education Commission at ResPublica. \nThe Commission will seek to recommend how barriers to lifelong learning can be removed\, what future investment is needed to support this and what regulatory change is needed to ensure the maximum possible flexibility that will benefit learners. \nThe commission will also focus not only on the needs of the post-18 system\, and how this needs to be designed so that both Higher and Further Education institutions are valued\, but how the individual learner can be better empowered to make decisions and undertake their learning. Lessons can be learnt from abroad as well as mistakes made in the past\, but post-Covid\, the need to act differently than what has gone before will be essential. \nThe event will cover: \n\n\nQualification Reform: what existing qualifications\, such as degree apprenticeships\, need to be reformed to ensure they perform better? Flexible learning is essential for the future but will only work if the qualifications themselves are as flexible. How can this be achieved?\nRole of Universities in delivering Level 4/5 education as well as bitesize courses. Existing institutions can help roll out provision\, what is needed to enhance this?\nRemote and online learning- how can this be harnessed better to deliver reform?\nCan we break down barriers between institutions to create a new form of ‘Open University’ that places power in the hands of learners to choose courses at different places of study?\nWho pays: how should lifelong learning be funded in the future?\nHow can business and industry benefit from flexible learning rather than see it as an imposition or an added nice extra?\nHow can a post-18 education system enhance provision from those affected by educational failure?\n\nPanellists include: \n\nChris Skidmore MP\nProf. David Latchman\, VC\, Birkbeck University London\nProf. Edward Peck\, VC\, Nottingham Trent University\nPhillip Blond\, ResPublica (Chair)\n\nMore speakers TBC
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/lifelong-education-commission-launch/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="ResPublica":MAILTO:ea@respublica.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210204T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210204T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T052926
CREATED:20210118T173349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T152304Z
UID:6809-1612447200-1612452600@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:Post Brexit food trade and food security
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe UK has finally agreed a deal with the EU\, and Brexit is now done. The ‘free trade and cooperation agreement’\, which came into operation on January 1st\, means no tariffs or quotas will be introduced on British food exports or European imports. While this sounds like good news for Britain’s food security\, British businesses and consumers are seeking assurance from Government that a limitless amount of perishable food products will continue to flow freely\, and that food will remain accessible and affordable for all. \nThis online event will discuss the new trade deal with Europe and what this really means for food producers and consumers in the UK: \n\nHow do we remove the technical barriers to imports and exports\, to avoid a major food supply crisis\, protect UK producers and prevent a rise in the cost of food?\nHow do we ensure that UK producers continue to recruit the workers they need to carry on feeding the nation?\nHow can future trade relationships with the EU and the rest of the world help the UK maintain its high standards of food production? \nHow can food businesses and Government work together to put safe\, nutritious\, and affordable food on every table and eradicate food poverty?\n\nPanellists include: \n\nRanil Jayawardena MP\, Minister for International Trade\nRichard Griffiths\, Chief Executive\, British Poultry Council\nNick von Westenholz\, Director\, Trade and Business Strategy\, NFU\nPhillip Blond\, Director\, ResPublica (Chair)
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/post-brexit-food-trade-and-food-security/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="ResPublica":MAILTO:ea@respublica.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210203T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210203T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T052926
CREATED:20210125T130040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210204T173512Z
UID:6810-1612350000-1612355400@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:A new path for post-liberal schooling in the UK
DESCRIPTION:  \nSchools have rarely been out of the spotlight during the past 12 months\, but many of their problems long predate the pandemic. The inequality of provision; wrangles over the politics of class\, race and identity; the tunnel vision of examination grades and university entrance as the sole arbiters of success: these and more have bedevilled UK education for decades. \nMany of these problems are the result of the adoption into UK schools of ‘double-liberalism’. The creed of economic liberalism has turned school into a job training centre. What should be a public good has been twisted into a means of private advancement\, with social mobility for the few prioritised over an education that delivers for the many. Meanwhile\, social liberalism has done its best to hollow the school out as a potential site of meaning\, tradition and community. The curriculum is at once too academic and yet delivers none of the benefits of a traditional academic education\, even for its winners\, leaving the majority of school leavers culturally adrift. Notions of the other goals of an education – of training the character in virtue; of presenting to the growing mind a world of coherence; of helping students to appreciate the true\, the good and the beautiful – are lost. Meanwhile\, elite families send their children to a separate school system\, cutting their children off from the society of their compatriots\, whilst at the same time feeling increasingly uncomfortable with the notion of imbuing them with any sense of public service. \nAnd yet all is not lost. Some schools and educational thinkers shine out\, offering hope for how we can emerge from the pandemic with a school system that truly delivers for all. \nPanellists include: \n\nKatharine Birbalsingh\, Founder and Headmistress of Michaela Community School\nDominic Burbidge\, Founder of the Canterbury Institute\nMichael Merrick\, Executive Head\, St Ninian Catholic Federation\nJohn Milbank\, Emeritus Professor in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Nottingham and Founder of Radical Orthodoxy\nWill Orr-Ewing\, Founder of Keystone Tutors (Chair)
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/post-liberal-school/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="ResPublica":MAILTO:ea@respublica.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201217T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201217T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T052926
CREATED:20201208T154843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201217T181436Z
UID:6800-1608202800-1608211800@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:Beyond the failures of liberal feminism
DESCRIPTION:Feminism is at a crossroads. In terms of rights and representation\, things have never been better for women in the UK. But ‘progress’ is not linear – in fact\, ‘progress’ is an illusion. And it is becoming increasingly apparent that a liberal doctrine that prioritises freedom above all else is not necessarily the answer to the problems women continue to face\, in this country and worldwide. \nJoined by some of the most interesting feminist thinkers working in the UK today\, we will be discussing the failures of liberal feminism\, and what a new form of post-liberal feminism might look like. \nSpeaker line-up: \n\nLouise Perry (Chair)\nNimco Ali\nKathleen Stock\nMary Harrington\nNina Power
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/beyond-the-failures-of-liberal-feminism/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="ResPublica":MAILTO:ea@respublica.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201117T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201117T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T052926
CREATED:20201105T113732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201117T181713Z
UID:6793-1605621600-1605627000@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:A new social contract for Education and Skills
DESCRIPTION:Long before the outbreak of the coronavirus\, the public discourse about the UK’s education and skills system was focussed on whether it is fit for present purpose or indeed equipped to face the challenges of the future: automation; the Fourth Industrial Revolution; and the future of work. \nIn some respects\, Covid-19 has accelerated these issues. Technology has made remote working a new reality for many\, though not all. But it has also demanded a re-assessment of so-called ‘lower-skilled’ employment in the face of the vital role that many have provided in health and care\, food processing\, food retail\, logistics and other sectors. \nAs we emerge from the pandemic and look to economic recovery\, we will need the skills to drive innovation\, productivity\, and growth. The priority must be to avoid mass unemployment and to re-skill people. But how might we chart a way into the unknown where the jobs of the future don’t yet exist? \nThis online event will explore what this new system might look like. The urgent need for an integrated tertiary education system that can respond to employer demand\, provide bespoke ‘just-in-time’ training solutions\, and facilitate lifelong learning. \nWe will discuss the future role of universities – as civic institutions and as drivers of local industrial strategy – and the need for a future funding settlement that can provide better value for students and a better fit with industry. \nHow might we arrive at a new social contract to address inequalities in society and our education and skills system? \nSpeaker line-up: \n\nProf. Julia Black FBA\, LSE\nPhillip Blond\, ResPublica (Chair)\nGerd Leonhard\, Futurist\nToby Perkins MP\nChris Skidmore MP
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/a-new-social-contract-for-education-and-skills/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="ResPublica":MAILTO:ea@respublica.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201023T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T052926
CREATED:20200930T083456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201024T152717Z
UID:6775-1603465200-1603472400@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:Post-liberalism in the UK
DESCRIPTION:Societal\, political\, and economic turmoil appear to be the norm for the foreseeable future and the situation is only being enhanced by the effects of the current pandemic crisis. \nA paradigm shift is much needed\, for societies and governments\, national and local\, to be able to address the issues that will continue to arise. \nJoined by renowned panellists\, we will be discussing a new path for post-liberalism in the UK\, what will it look like and how it can provide a new way forward\, in the second of our Post-liberalism series of online events. \nSpeaker line-up: \n\nPhillip Blond (Chair)\nPaul Embery\nMatthew Goodwin\nMary Harrington\nLouise Perry\nNick Timothy
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/post-liberalism-in-the-uk/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="ResPublica":MAILTO:ea@respublica.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201021T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201021T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T052926
CREATED:20201008T094635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201024T152622Z
UID:6784-1603292400-1603297800@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Future of Place-Based Devolution in England
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nThe event will aim to be a high-level discussion on the future of place-based devolution in England. \nDespite most large metro-regions in England having secured devolution deals\, central government has failed to deliver radical reform at the pace and scale required. Many places including mid-sized cities\, districts\, and counties have been left behind. \nWe would like to discuss what needs to happen next. What form of devolution is most optimal for the country? If we are to reboot devolution\, what should this look like? What is the future for localism\, post-Covid? Will we witness a rowing back on devolved powers\, as the central state takes a firmer grip on our national finances? Can we expect large scale urban flight and a retreat from a city-based model of economic development and place-making? \nSpeaker line-up: \n\nPhillip Blond\, ResPublica (Chair)\nMayor Tim Bowles\, West of England\nCllr. John Fuller\, DCN\nBruce Katz\, Co-founder\, New Localism\nProf. Tony Travers\, LSE\nCllr. David Williams\, CCN
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/the-future-of-place-based-devolution-in-england/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="ResPublica":MAILTO:ea@respublica.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200716T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T052926
CREATED:20200701T152941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T120314Z
UID:6762-1594911600-1594918800@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:The future of post-liberalism; an international seminar
DESCRIPTION:Societal\, political\, and economic turmoil appear to be the norm for the foreseeable future and the situation is only being enhanced by the effects of the current pandemic crisis. \nA paradigm shift is much needed\, for societies and governments\, national and local\, to be able to address the issues that will continue to arise. \nJoined by internationally renowned panellists\, we will be discussing a new path for post-liberalism\, what will it look like and how it can provide a new way forward. \nSpeaker line-up: \n\nMary Harrington (Chair)\nPhillip Blond\, ResPublica\nPatrick Deneen\, Notre Dame University\nRyszard Legutko MEP\nNick Timothy CBE\nAdrian Vermeule\, Harvard Law School
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/the-future-of-post-liberalism-an-international-seminar/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="ResPublica":MAILTO:ea@respublica.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200505T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200505T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T052926
CREATED:20200429T173150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200429T181412Z
UID:6724-1588689000-1588694400@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:Why a National Asbestos Database can and should be established
DESCRIPTION:We have called for Government to establish a central register of all asbestos currently in place in public buildings across the UK (including schools\, hospitals and social housing). In response to this the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) stated: \n‘It is not clear what additional benefits a national database would have over [existing practice]. Given the number of buildings in Great Britain that contain asbestos; the amount of maintenance and refurbishment work that is done on buildings; and the degree of detail on each building required to make the data accurate; any such national system would be hard to achieve and very difficult to maintain.’ \nOur paper challenges the HSE position\, arguing that a national database would bring a range of benefits. Furthermore\, that new technology may be used to feasibly create and maintain a national database. \nIn this event we will discuss our findings and a potential way forward with: \n\nDavid Morris MP\nMartin Docherty-Hughes MP\nCharles Pickles\, Independent Campaigner\nSenior Representative from UKNAR\n\nYou can register by clicking on ‘View Event Details’ below.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/why-a-national-asbestos-database-can-and-should-be-established/
LOCATION:Online Event
ORGANIZER;CN="ResPublica":MAILTO:ea@respublica.org.uk
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