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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210318T153000
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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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210219T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T092329
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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
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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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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:20260501T092329
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201217T181436Z
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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
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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:20260501T092329
CREATED:20200930T083456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201024T152717Z
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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:20260501T092329
CREATED:20201008T094635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201024T152622Z
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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:20260501T092329
CREATED:20200701T152941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T120314Z
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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:20260501T092329
CREATED:20200429T173150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200429T181412Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181105T084500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T092329
CREATED:20180911T154420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181102T112752Z
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SUMMARY:Tomorrow's Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Tomorrow’s Democracy\, a conference on Monday 5th November\, in the City of Newport\, South Wales. \nWe are delighted to be partnering with Newport City Council to deliver Tomorrow’s Democracy\, the inaugural event of what is hoped to be an annual Festival of Democracy in Newport. \nThe conference will explore where democracy is today and where it is headed next\, in the city that is strongly associated with the Chartist movement in the 1800s. Given the continuous rise of populism\, which has caused a crisis in liberal democracy\, there has never been a more important time for insightful discussion and debate about how democracy is working and what might need to change to ensure its survival. \n— \nThe questions that will be debated include: \n\nCan deliberative democracy inspire greater participation in politics?\nIs global democracy dead?\nIs Devolution the answer to taking back control?\nIs the internet poisonous to democracy?\nWould more diversity in politics lead to increased political engagement?\n\n— \nOur keynote speakers include: \n\n\nCllr. Debbie Wilcox\, Leader\, Newport City Council\nChloe Smith MP\, Minister for the Constitution\nMatthew Taylor\, Chief Executive\, RSA\nPaul Mason\, Journalist\, Author\, and Political Commentator\nBobby Duffy\, Policy Institute Director\, King’s College London\n\nThe full programme and speaker line up is available to view here: http://pk3p4c.attendify.io/# \nRegister your place via our Eventbrite page for the event here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tomorrows-democracy-democratiaeth-yfory-registration-48947750038 \nDownload our Digital Delegate pack here: https://www.respublica.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Digital-Delegate-Pack-Tomorrows-Democracy.pdf \nThe Conference is FREE to attend. Please don’t hesitate to pass details of the Conference on to others you believe would be interested attending. \n\n— \nIf you would like any further information don’t hesitate to contact the External Affairs Team at ResPublica at ea@respublica.org.uk or 020 3857 8310.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/tomorrows-democracy-conference/
LOCATION:The Riverfront\, Kingsway\, Newport\, Wales\, NP20 1HG
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="ResPublica":MAILTO:ea@respublica.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181003T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T092329
CREATED:20180923T155233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180923T160552Z
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SUMMARY:Our 2018 Conservative Party Conference fringe programme in one place
DESCRIPTION:The venue for all of our events in 2018 is the Library of Birmingham. \nSunday 30th September \n17.45-19.00 – 2020 Conservatives Group hosted by ResPublica \nA vision and policy Programme for Britain Beyond Brexit \n  \nMonday 1st October \n15.45-17.00 – Devo London: What policies does London need to succeed? \n15.45-17.00 – Fixed Odds Betting Terminals: The costs of delaying the £2 stake reduction \n17.45-19.00 – The New and the Lost Conservative Voters: How can the party get a majority? \n17.45-19.00 – Knife\, acid and scooter crime: What can be done? \n  \nTuesday 2nd October \n12.45-14.00 – The North is on the rise: What more does it need? \n15.45-17.00 – Who’s in charge? Regulating English football for the good of the game \n17.45-19.00 – What do automation and AI mean for the future of work? \n17.45-19.00 – Backing Beauty: What should our towns and cities look like in the future?
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/our-2018-conservative-conference-in-one-place/
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181002T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181002T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T092329
CREATED:20180914T172948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181002T073300Z
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SUMMARY:Backing Beauty: What should our towns and cities look like in the future?
DESCRIPTION:Discussion Summary: \nIn ResPublica’s 2015 report ‘A Community Right to Beauty’ we made policy recommendations with the aim of provoking fresh thinking about the planning and design of the built environment. We proposed a range of new powers and incentives to support the democratic discernment of what makes a neighbourhood beautiful\, and communities’ ability to independently create\, shape\, and improve their locale. \nThis panel will look at this debate from a different angle to explore the challenges faced by towns and cities now and in the coming decades – including in urban areas where people feel they have been ‘left behind’ – and how addressing these challenges from a productivity perspective will impact how we plan and design the built environment of urban areas in the future. \nStudies have established a positive relationship between good office design (in terms of both ergonomics but also external appearance) and business performance in terms of factors which affect productivity such as staff absenteeism and concentration. By contrast\, poor design has been found to incur additional costs: it has disincentivised vital infrastructure investment in the wider urban area and reduced the speed at which urban regeneration and the benefits it brings can take place. \nFollowing the launch of the Government’s Industrial Strategy the development of Local Industrial Strategies provides a window of opportunity to leverage the potential of the way we design\, maintain and deliver the places in which we live\, work and play to contribute to local productivity gains. \nWe’ll consider how a focus on the quality and ‘beauty’ of the built environment and collaboration between policymakers\, city leaders\, the private sector and communities can deliver local industrial strategies and unlock local productivity\, drive local prosperity while delivering healthier\, more resilient\, sustainable\, and accessible places to local communities up and down the country. \nWe are delighted to be joined by a fantastic panel of speakers\, including: \n\nMark Hansford\, Editor\, New Civil Engineer (Chair)\nRobert Jenrick MP\, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury\nJulie Hirigoyen\, CEO\, UK Green Building Council\nIan Liddell\, Managing Director for Planning and Advisory\, WSP\nNicholas Boys Smith\, Founding Director\, Create Streets\nHew Edgar\, Interim Head of UK Policy\, RICS\n\nJoin us at the Library of Birmingham (Room 102) from 5:45pm until 7pm on Tuesday 2nd October. \nRegister your interest here
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/backing-beauty-what-should-our-towns-and-cities-look-like-in-the-future/
LOCATION:Library of Birmingham\, Centenary Square\, Broad St\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181002T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181002T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T092329
CREATED:20180914T172037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181002T073450Z
UID:6438-1538502300-1538506800@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:What do automation and AI mean for the future of work?
DESCRIPTION:Discussion Summary: \nAutomation and the evolution of artificial intelligence have created considerable public apprehension\, with research predicting that almost 30% of jobs could be at high-risk of being replaced by 2030. But\, when utilised effectively\, AI and automation can boost productivity (very much needed in the UK)\, open-up new work opportunities (with two jobs created for each lost to automation\, by 2022)\, and allow humans to perform more meaningful and human-centric tasks. \nWhilst there is much to welcome with these developments\, there are also clear social and economic questions that must be addressed. In this panel event\, we will debate the opportunities and challenges of the ‘fourth industrial revolution’ and its effect on the future of work. Can AI enhance rather than replace jobs? If this ‘industrial revolution’ is to create more jobs than those that are displaced like previous technological breakthroughs which sectors are these new opportunities likely to be in? Can we prevent widespread unemployment creating social disruptions\, if as anticipated automation polarizes society by removing middle-income jobs\, pushing workers into either low-paid manual jobs that machines cannot do or high-skilled creative jobs? \nWe will also consider how to prepare workers for this future uncertainty. Can we provide job retraining and life-long learning to ensure people are equipped with robust and adaptable skills\, and what safety nets might be put in place for those who may fall through the cracks? If greater adoption of artificial intelligence and automation leads to productivity gain will there be the opportunity to reduce working time and move to a four-day-week? Ultimately we’ll be asking what action is needed to ensure the benefits of AI and Automation are fairly shared across the workforce. \nWe are delighted to be joined by a fantastic panel of speakers\, including: \n\nJim Bligh\, Corporate Affairs Director\, Tata Consultancy Services (Chair)\nVicky Ford MP\, Co-Chair\, The Parliamentary Internet\, Communications and Technology Forum (Pictfor)\nAntony Walker\, Deputy CEO\, techUK\nMike Clancy\, General Secretary\, Prospect\nEliza Easton\, Principal Policy Researcher\, Creative Economy and Data Analytics\, Nesta\nTabitha Goldstaub\, Co-founder of CognitionX and Chair\, AI Council (invited)\n\nJoin us at the Library of Birmingham (Room 101) from 5:45pm until 7pm on Tuesday 2nd October. \nRegsiter your interest here
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/what-do-automation-and-ai-mean-for-the-future-of-work/
LOCATION:Library of Birmingham\, Centenary Square\, Broad St\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181002T154500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181002T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T092329
CREATED:20180914T171630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180926T113248Z
UID:6437-1538495100-1538499600@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:Who’s in charge? Regulating English football for the good of the game
DESCRIPTION:Discussion Summary: \nThere have been many interventions by multiple agencies to reorganise English football. This has resulted in a number of incremental improvements\, although not the kind of radical reforms which many have advocated. The problems are most evident when it comes to the regulation of professional football clubs. There continues to be a flow of ‘crisis’ clubs\, typically where the motivations of the owner(s) are often in conflict with what supporters expect from a custodian of their club. However\, most football clubs are well run\, so it is to the detriment of the whole game when these dramas are played out. \nOf course\, fans want their clubs to succeed on the pitch\, but they also want them to survive off it\, with generations of memories and a wealth of local value wrapped up in their existence. Supporters get frustrated when there appears to be a ‘passing of the buck’ between the football authorities\, particularly when rules are breached or deemed ineffective. Supporters want a single point of contact\, with transparent processes and better communication\, to keep them informed of what is happening at their clubs. Other countries are seemingly able to manage the challenges of club regulation in this way. \nSupporter’s Direct believe it is time to secure a system of regulation which fosters continuous improvements in club governance – commending those clubs which are well-run and supporting the improvement of those who face problems. SD suggests that this would best be achieved by concentrating regulatory responsibilities within the FA. SD propose a rolling process of review\, intervening whenever there is evidence of problems\, offering help\, guidance and practical support to those who need it. \nDespite the EFL showing they are interested in tackling the problem\, with a recent review into owner conduct and league powers to intervene\, there remain several unanswered questions: Is it the role of the leagues to organise the competition or regulate their clubs? Have the F.A. delegated too much of their responsibility when it comes to club regulation? Where is the voice of the long-term stakeholder if the (regularly changing) club owners have such power in setting the rules? Ultimately who is in charge of English football? \nWe are delighted to be joined by a fantastic panel of speakers\, including: \n\nTom Greatrex\, Chair\, Supporters Direct (Chair)\nDamian Collins MP\, Chair of the Digital\, Culture\, Media and Sport Select Committee\nNick Vaughan\, Senior Public Affairs Manager\, The FA\nJaimie Fuller\, Executive Chairman\, Skins\nCaroline Barker\, Sports Broadcaster\n\nJoin us at the Library of Birmingham (Room 102) from 3:45pm until 5pm on Tuesday 2nd October. \nRegister your interest here
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/whos-in-charge-regulating-english-football-for-the-good-of-the-game/
LOCATION:Library of Birmingham\, Centenary Square\, Broad St\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181002T124500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181002T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T092329
CREATED:20180914T171236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180926T113410Z
UID:6436-1538484300-1538488800@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:The North is on the rise: What more does it need?
DESCRIPTION:Discussion Summary: \nWith considerable anger still being voiced in The North because of recent chaos caused by changes to train timetables and following Northern leaders coming together and speaking with a single voice at the first Convention of the North\, we seek to explore where the challenges and opportunities lie and what decisive action is needed from political leaders\, business\, academia and civil society to push the North forward. \nThe panel will discuss how the Northern Powerhouse can build on existing successes\, what can be learnt from perceived failures\, how regional prosperity can be advanced with targeted infrastructure investment and placemaking\, and what can be done to revitalise The North’s economies and communities through sustainable and inclusive growth. \nWe will be asking if devolving power from Whitehall to the local level\, and what scale\, is the best way to advance the Northern Powerhouse agenda across all sectors and places. How would giving powers Metro Mayors such as the ability to regulate transport services\, or to set local business rates\, help Northern cities and towns\, and what about local authorities without the figurehead of a Metro Mayor? How will investment in the transport network improve connectivity between the Northern cities\, towns and communities? \nWe will ask about the potential of devolution to counter the paralysis and polarisation caused by Brexit and if the vote to leave the European Union has led to more attention being given to communities in The North\, especially those most impacted by the decline of heavy industries. \nIs a fresh approach needed for upskilling the local workforce and providing them with the tools to adapt to future needs? What more opportunities can be created to reverse the North to South ‘brain drain’ and what should be the response to the growing trend of people leaving London and the South East and moving back to the North? \nWith productivity levels in the North West\, North East\, and Yorkshire and Humber being from 7% to 15% below the UK average\, both National and Local Governments must work together to introduce effective solutions that contribute to the health\, wellbeing\, and happiness of the population. \nWe are delighted to be joined by a fantastic panel of speakers\, including: \n\nHelen Pidd\, North of England Editor\, The Guardian (Chair)\nHenri Murison\, Director\, Northern Powerhouse Partnership\nEdna Robinson\, Chair\, The People’s Powerhouse\nGeoff White\, Policy Manager (North & Midlands)\, RICS\nBarry White\, Chief Executive\, Transport for the North\n\nJoin us at the Library of Birmingham (Room 102) from 12:45pm until 2pm on Tuesday 2nd October. \nRegister your interest here
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/the-north-is-on-the-rise-what-more-does-it-need/
LOCATION:Library of Birmingham\, Centenary Square\, Broad St\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181001T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181001T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T092329
CREATED:20180914T170944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180928T103253Z
UID:6435-1538415900-1538420400@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:Knife\, acid and scooter crime: What can be done?
DESCRIPTION:Discussion Summary: \nMore than 40\,000 knife crimes were recorded in England and Wales for the year to March 2018 — up 16% on the previous year – the highest number since records began in 2011. Alongside this\, the number of reported acid attacks in London rose six-fold between 2012 and 2017\, while the number of moped-enabled crimes doubled in 2017. \nThe panel will debate and discuss the policies and approaches that could be used to help tackle this rise in violent crime\, what policies have helped in the past\, what misconceptions exist on its causes\, which of them lead to ineffective actions against it\, and what creative ways exist to make the most of the limited budgets available to local authorities for policing and prevention. \nMore specifically\, we will ask about the effectiveness of contentious stop and search powers\, whose use by police forces has dropped since 2014 when the Home Office announced a package of reforms aimed at reducing the disproportionate targeting of young black men. Has the decrease in the use of these powers contributed to this rise in violent crime? Or\, has stop and search always been ineffectual in targeting those carrying offensive weapons? \nWe will also turn our attention to the importance of preventative\, as well as frontline\, policies. As London’s Police and Crime Plan says\, ‘prevention is key to protecting young people and reducing crime over the long-term.’ But how can government enact these goals of preventing violent crime? Should we look at increasing budgets for young peoples’ services? Also\, as the Mayor of London announced this month\, the new Violence Reduction Unit will treat violent crime as a public health issue. How much can we learn from public health interventions in places like Glasgow? How will they work in cities like London\, which have different demographics and varied challenges? \nFinally\, we will discuss some of the drivers of these violent crimes\, and what policies we need to address them. Is the sale of illegal drugs linked to the rise in violent crime\, and if so\, does government need to tackle the two issues in a holistic way? What role does the rise of social media play in fuelling disputes that often lead to violence? How can government and social media companies work together to tackle these issues? \nWe are delighted to be joined by a fantastic panel of speakers\, including: \n\nFiona Hamilton\, Crime and Security Editor\, The Times\nSophie Linden\, London Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime\nNiven Rennie\, Director – Violence Reduction Unit\, Police Scotland\nAndrew Boff AM\nJaved Khan\, Chief Executive\, Barnardo’s\n\nJoin us at the Library of Birmingham from 5:45pm until 7pm on Monday 1st October. \nRegister your interest here
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/knife-acid-and-scooter-crime-what-can-be-done/
LOCATION:Library of Birmingham\, Centenary Square\, Broad St\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181001T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181001T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T092329
CREATED:20180914T170420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180926T114219Z
UID:6434-1538415900-1538420400@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:The New and the Lost Conservative Voters: How can the party get a majority?
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to be joined by a fantastic panel of speakers\, including: \n\nKaty Balls\, Political Correspondent\, The Spectator (Chair);\nDr Phillip Lee MP\nLord Andrew Cooper\nPhillip Blond\, Director\, ResPublica\nLara Spirit\, Co-President\, Our Future Our Choice\n\nJoin us at the Library of Birmingham (Room 101) from 5:45pm until 7pm on Monday 1st October \nRegister your interest here
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/the-new-and-the-lost-conservative-voters-how-can-the-party-get-a-majority/
LOCATION:Library of Birmingham\, Centenary Square\, Broad St\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181001T154500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T092329
CREATED:20180914T170117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180926T114338Z
UID:6433-1538408700-1538413200@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:Devo London: What policies does London need to succeed?
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to be joined by a fantastic panel of speakers\, including: \nPhillip Blond\, Director\, ResPublica (Chair) \nCllr Nickie Aiken\, Leader\, Westminster City Council \nPaul Scully MP\, Conservatives Vice Chair for London \nJasmine Whitbread\, Chief Executive\, London First \nProfessor Tony Travers\, LSE London \nJoin us at the Library of Birmingham from 3:45pm until 5pm on Monday 1st October \nRegister your interest here
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/devo-london-what-policies-does-london-need-to-succeed/
LOCATION:Library of Birmingham\, Centenary Square\, Broad St\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181001T154500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T092329
CREATED:20180914T165651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181001T094751Z
UID:6432-1538408700-1538413200@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:Fixed Odds Betting Terminals: The costs of delaying the £2 stake reduction
DESCRIPTION:Discussion Summary: \nIn May 2018\, the Government announced the reduction in the maximum stake on Fixed Odd Betting Terminals (FOBT) from £100 to £2. This was an important win for Parliamentarians\, local communities\, families\, individual and industry bodies\, who have been campaigning for a stake reduction. However\, from the Government’s announcement\, it appeared that the implementation of this policy change would not be immediate. \nIn this panel event\, we will discuss the impact of a potential delay. Aside from the likely loss in revenue for the Treasury as result of the stake reduction\, we will discuss the wider economic impact of the continued prevalence of FOBTs with stakes of up to £100. With gambling addiction linked to unemployment\, would a delay to the ruling simply reduce taxes collected in other ways? Similarly\, could money spent on FOBTs be diverted into other\, more productive parts of the economy? \nWe know that FOBTs are particularly addictive compared to other forms of gambling\, with low regulation in relation to risk. Thus\, the longer that enforcement is delayed\, the worse the impact will be on public health. Linked to this\, funding for NHS treatment is out of kilter with other addictions\, meaning that a longer enforcement period exposes more people to the risk of addiction\, with a poorly funded system left to pick up the pieces. What preventative action can we take to reduce addiction\, and on the other hand\, what support and funding needs to be in place to treat addicts? Importantly\, how can Government work together with industry to address these issues? \nFinally\, the implementation of the FOBT ruling will not end the dominance of betting shops on some high streets. Betting shops are particularly prevalent in deprived areas\, which raises questions about the role that these shops play in contributing to place-making and local growth. How can this industry develop to benefit local prosperity\, while also contributing to people’s wellbeing by supporting responsible gambling? \nWe are delighted to be joined by a fantastic panel of speakers\, including: \n\nNicola Bartlett\, Political Correspondent\, Daily Mirror (Chair)\nRichard Graham MP\nJohn White\, Chief Executive\, bacta\n Oliver Hogan\, Chief Economist\, Cebr\n Cllr Morris Bright\, Vice Chair of the Local Government Association Safer and Stronger Communities Board\n\nJoin us at the Library of Birmingham (Room 101) from 3:45pm until 5pm on Monday 1st October. \nRegister your interest here
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/fixed-odds-betting-terminals-the-costs-of-delaying-the-2-stake-reduction/
LOCATION:Library of Birmingham\, Centenary Square\, Broad St\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180930T174500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180930T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T092329
CREATED:20180914T164953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180926T114450Z
UID:6428-1538329500-1538334000@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:A vision and policy Programme for Britain Beyond Brexit
DESCRIPTION:A series of short pitches from the 2020 Conservatives authors of “Britain Beyond Brexit: a programme for national and Conservative Renewal” with a Keynote Address from Rt Hon Penny Mordaunt MP\, Secretary of State for International Development and Minister for Women and Equalities. \nSpeakers: \n\nPhillip Blond\, Director\, ResPublica (Chair)\nGeorge Freeman MP\nTom Tugendhat MP\nAnne-Marie Trevelyan MP\n\nRegister your interest here
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/a-vision-and-policy-programme-for-britain-beyond-brexit/
LOCATION:Library of Birmingham\, Centenary Square\, Broad St\, Birmingham\, B1 2EA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Party Conference Fringe Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180912T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T092329
CREATED:20180831T085412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180831T085412Z
UID:6353-1536766200-1536771600@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:Credit Emancipation - Report Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the launch of our new report on Credit Emancipation. In this report we make recommendations to address the problems of unaffordable credit\, pay-day loans\, financial exclusion\, indebtedness and in-work poverty and how they are negatively affecting individuals and communities in the UK. \nOur research argues that improving aggregate credit scores at the local authority level can improve individual wellbeing\, workforce productivity and wider economic development and place-making. \nThe event is taking place on Wednesday 12th September in the Grimond Room of Portcullis House in Parliament from 15.30-17.00. \nThe event will feature a panel discussion\, including the following speakers: \n\nYvonne Fovargue MP\, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Debt and Personal Finance\nMark Morrin\, Principal Research Consultant\, ResPublica and Report Author\nAsesh Sarkar\, Co-Founder and Chief Executive\, Salary Finance\n(Invited) John Glen MP\, Economic Secretary to the Treasury\n\nJoining us will be a diverse range of senior representatives from across the media\, industry and local stakeholders. \nPlease arrive promptly at 15:15 for a 15.30 start. We also advise 20 minutes to get through security. \nFind further information and register for places on our Eventbrite page for the launch event here
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/escape-velocity-growing-salfords-creative-economy-report-launch-2-2/
LOCATION:Grimond Room\, Portcullis House\, Parliament\, 1 Parliament Street\, Westminster\, London\, SW1A 2JR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Society
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180906T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180906T173000
DTSTAMP:20260501T092329
CREATED:20180831T084525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180831T084651Z
UID:6352-1536249600-1536255000@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:Coming Home to Roost: The British Poultry Meat Industry After Brexit - Report Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the launch of our new report on the British Poultry Sector post-Brexit. In this report we outline how the future of the British poultry sector is dependent on the final deal that is struck between the UK and EU upon our departure next year. \nThe event is taking place on Thursday 6th September in Parliament (Room CR08) from 16.00-17.30. \nThe event will feature a panel discussion\, including the following speakers: \n\nBaroness Neville-Rolfe DBE CMG\, Chairman\, Red Tractor and Business Minister 2014-2016; Treasury Minister 2016-2017\nBill Esterson MP\, Shadow Minister for International Trade\nRichard Griffiths\, Chief Executive\, British Poultry Council\nJoe Cowen\, Policy & Research Advisor\, ResPublica and Report Author\n\nJoining us will be a diverse range of senior representatives from across the media\, industry and local stakeholders. \nPlease arrive promptly at 15:45 for a 16:00 start. We also advise 20 minutes to get through security. \nFind further information and register for places on our Eventbrite page for the launch event here
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/escape-velocity-growing-salfords-creative-economy-report-launch-2/
LOCATION:Committe Room 8\, Houses of Parliament\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Prosperity
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180612T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T092329
CREATED:20180215T151901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180607T154807Z
UID:6160-1528826400-1528833600@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:Why Liberalism Failed - Phillip Blond in Conversation with Professor Patrick Deneen
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Grimond Room of Portcullis House in Parliament on the evening of Tuesday 12th June for an ‘In Conversation with…’ event with our Director Phillip Blond and Professor Patrick Deneen. Professor Deneen teaches political philiosphy at the University of Notre Dame in the United States and is the author of a new book\, ‘Why Liberalism Failed’. \nThe book has provoked a lot of debate on the other side of the Atlantic and Professor Deneen will be discussing the central premise of the book – ‘Liberalism has failed — not because it fell short\, but because it was true to itself. It has failed because it has succeeded.’ – following its UK publication in April. \nPlease arrive promptly at 17:45 for a 18:00 start. \nAlso please note\, we advise leaving 20 minutes to get through security. \nThe entrance to Portcullis House is located at point 4 on this map – https://www.parliament.uk/documents/facilities/maps/colmap.pdf \nPlease contact events@respublica.org.uk if you would like further information. \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \nBest wishes\, \nThe ResPublica team \nPlease register for places on our Eventbrite page for the event here
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/liberalism-failed-phillip-blond-conversation-professor-patrick-deneen/
LOCATION:Portcullis House\, Wilson Room\, Portcullis House\, London\, SW1A 2JR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20171214T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20171214T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T092329
CREATED:20171128T174545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171214T100335Z
UID:6104-1513274400-1513279800@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:Escape Velocity: Growing Salford’s Creative Economy - Report Launch
DESCRIPTION:ResPublica is launching its latest report Escape Velocity: Growing Salford’s Creative Economy. The report makes the case for continued Government and private sector investment in Salford’s digital and creative industries to safeguard and grow the already impressive cluster that has built up around MediaCityUK. The report also highlights Salford as a leading example of the value of cities and regions specialising in areas where they have a competitive advantage – investing in\, and supporting those sectors where they can reasonably hope to compete with London and internationally. \nThe event will be an evening reception featuring remarks from: \n\nPaul Dennett\, City Mayor of Salford\nCllr Sean Anstee\, Leader of Trafford Council\nPhillip Blond\, Director of ResPublica\nCat Lewis\, CEO & Executive Producer of Nine Lives Media\n\nJoining us will be a diverse range of senior representatives from across the media\, industry and local stakeholders. Spaces will be strictly limited and will be allocated on a first come\, first serve basis. Please register for your place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. \nRefreshments will be served from 6pm and remarks from the speakers will begin at 6.30pm with the remaining time until 7.30pm for networking. \nPlease register for places on our Eventbrite page for the launch event here
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/escape-velocity-growing-salfords-creative-economy-report-launch/
LOCATION:The Landing\, MediaCityUK – Salford
CATEGORIES:Society
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20171120T171500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20171120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T092329
CREATED:20171106T145111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171117T132613Z
UID:6034-1511198100-1511204400@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:Heartbeats on the High Street - Community Pharmacy Report Launch
DESCRIPTION:ResPublica is launching its latest report on Community Pharmacy in which we make the case for community pharmacies as a first port of call in primary care. Our research argues that the NHS can no longer afford to overlook the role that community pharmacies can play in reducing the cost burden on taxpayers and the capacity burden on GPs. Community Pharmacy has an opportunity to better communicate its role\, and increase the recognition of its services and representation among policy makers. We believe it is time to make the social and economic case for clinical\, personal and community-led pharmacy. \nThe event will feature a panel discussion\, with the following confirmed speakers: \n\nSir Kevin Barron MP\, Chair – All Party Parliamentary Group on Pharmacy\nDr Lawrence Brad\, RCGP Clinical Representative\nHeather Henry\, Queen’s Nurse and Chair\, New NHS Alliance\nAndrew McCracken\, Head of Communications\, National Voices\nGraham Phillips\, Superintdendent\, Manor Pharmacy Group\nDr James Noyes\, Report Author\, ResPublica (Chair)\n\nJoining us will be a diverse range of senior representatives from across national and local government\, the media and industry. Spaces will be strictly limited and will be allocated on a first come\, first serve basis. Please register for your place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. To RSVP for tickets\, please contact Brendon Marsh at events@respublica.org.uk. \nAlternatively you can register for places on our Eventbrite page for the launch event here
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/case-community-pharmacy-report-launch/
LOCATION:The Landing\, MediaCityUK – Salford
CATEGORIES:Society
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20171102T094500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20171102T113000
DTSTAMP:20260501T092329
CREATED:20171027T101740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171027T101741Z
UID:6006-1509615900-1509622200@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:Appetite for Global Success: How food and drink manufacturing through the industrial strategy can feed UK prosperity and serve global needs
DESCRIPTION:ResPublica is launching its latest report on the importance and strength of the Food and Drink manufacturing sector and its role in the entire food chain\, with the contribution to jobs\, exports and economic footprint across the UK\, including representing 17% of all manufacturing and 6.7% of exports. It outlines the challenges and opportunities for the sector\, as well as how the Industrial Strategy can support the industry. \nThe event will feature a panel discussion\, with the following confirmed speakers: \n\nAndrew Jones MP\, Exchequer Secretary with a remit for Industrial Strategy at HM Treasury\nGeorge Eustice MP\, Minister of State for Agriculture\, Fisheries and Food\, Department for Environment\, Food and Rural Affairs\nAngela Smith MP\, Environment\, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee\nJake Sumner\, Associate Director – Industrial Strategy and report author\, ResPublica\nIan Rayson\, Corporate Communications Director\, Nestlé UK\nAngela Coleshill\, Competitiveness Director\, Food and Drink Federation\n\nJoining us will be a diverse range of senior representatives from across national and local government\, the media and industry. Please register for your place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. To inquire for tickets\, email events@respublica.org.uk.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/appetite-global-success-food-drink-manufacturing-industrial-strategy-can-feed-uk-prosperity-serve-global-needs/
LOCATION:The Landing\, MediaCityUK – Salford
CATEGORIES:Prosperity
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170718T104500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170718T121500
DTSTAMP:20260501T092329
CREATED:20170627T153105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170628T084858Z
UID:5828-1500374700-1500380100@www.respublica.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Case for Community Pharmacy\, with the Rt Hon Sir Kevin Barron MP
DESCRIPTION:A rising demand for healthcare services\, combined with an ageing population and the increasing prevalence of chronic ailments like diabetes\, is stretching the capacity of NHS England. At the same time\, pressures on central and local health budgets have restricted the ability to train\, hire and retain enough doctors and nurses to meet the country’s health needs. \nThere is a transformative potential of community pharmacies in their ability to offer a range of comparable healthcare services to GPs at a fraction of the cost to Government. A more proactive role for community pharmacies could represent a workable solution for shrinking local health budgets within the areas of greatest need. \nWe will be joined by the Rt Hon Sir Kevin Barron MP\, Chair of the All-Party Pharmacy Group\, at our roundtable\, which will feed into ResPublica’s work on this matter. \nThis event is by invitation only. To request a place please email events@respublica.org.uk
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/case-community-pharmacy-rt-hon-sir-kevin-barron-mp/
CATEGORIES:ResPublica Policy Roundtable
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170717T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20170717T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T092329
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SUMMARY:Backing Beauty Reception: Beauty and Public Policy
DESCRIPTION:– hosted by ResPublica\, the Woodland Trust and the National Trust \nwith \nRt Hon John Hayes CBE MP\, Minister of State for the Department of Transport\nPhillip Blond\, Director of ResPublica\nDame Helen Ghosh DCB\, Director General of the National Trust\nAustin Brady\, Director of Conservation & External Affairs of the Woodland Trust\n  \nWe believe that beauty should play a central role at the heart of the planning system and public policy more broadly. Beginning with the publication of our 2015 report A Community Right to Beauty\, and continuing with our Backing Beauty Commission\, our organisations have examined the benefits of building beauty into public policy\, and considered how this can be achieved at a practical level\, making recommendations to policymakers on issues including house building\, national and neighbourhood planning policy\, and community rights. \nDuring the last Parliament\, developments such as the increased political attention given to housing policy and public concern over the future of parks have brought questions of beauty to the forefront of debates over the future of both the natural and built environment. With a new Parliament now elected\, this event offered a chance to both review the developments of recent years and to look ahead to the challenges and opportunities facing the Government in this space. \nYou can find the Minister’s speech at our event here. \n\n.@res_publica Director @Phillip_Blond kicks off our reception – beauty is no longer marginal in public policy he argues #webackbeauty pic.twitter.com/bJoGpSCxnv \n— Backing Beauty (@webackbeauty) July 17\, 2017 \n \n\n\n‘Beauty at every turn\, and at every stop’ – John Hayes MP putting beauty into practice in his Ministerial role #webackbeauty \n— ResPublica (@res_publica) July 17\, 2017 \n \nJohn Haynes MP\, Minister for Transport: ‘We have lost faith in beauties as we have lost faith in ideals’ @res_publica #BackingBeauty @NALC pic.twitter.com/YXFXIBeyls \n— Ben Murray (@BenHudsonMurray) July 17\, 2017 \n \n\nGood to hear @helenghosh promote good design – “Do ordinary well” at #webackbeauty @res_publica event. Beauty is in National Parks’ DNA pic.twitter.com/5vXaMLYsZa \n— NationalParksEngland (@natparksengland) July 17\, 2017 \n \n\nNature is a part of our culture and history says Austin Brady of @WoodlandTrust at #webackbeauty reception @res_publica @nationaltrust pic.twitter.com/iDeegxOFGV \n— Nessa of Two Evils (@nessaoftwoevils) July 17\, 2017 \n \nPress coverage of the speeches:\n\nMinister urges motorway service areas to serve local food | Forecourt Trader\nMotorway service stations revamp will ‘bring beauty at every turn\,’ says John Hayes | Daily Express\nGovernment minister takes up Prince of Wales’ battle against ugly architecture | The Telegraph\nTransport minister: Benedict XVI was right about relativism | Catholic Herald\nTransport minister hits out at ‘crass’ planners | Planning Resource\nJohn Hayes: Beauty should be at the heart of all we do | Spalding Today
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/backing-beauty-reception-beauty-public-policy/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20170712T133000
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DTSTAMP:20260501T092329
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SUMMARY:Britain's Global Future: the diplomatic impact of UK civil society
DESCRIPTION:ResPublica is launching its latest report on British soft power and the vital role of institutions in British foreign policy. It explores the unique position of British institutions in stabilising nations and how\, when properly configured and supported\, institutions such as the BBC\, British Council\, universities and museums\, can provide mediation in some of the most socially\, culturally and economically fragmented parts of the world. \nThe event will feature a panel discussion\, with the following confirmed speakers: \n\nStephen Gethins MP\, Shadow SNP Spokesperson for Europe\nCrispin Blunt MP\, Acting Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee (invited)\nAnthony Smith CMG\, CEO of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy\nCaroline Nursey\, CEO of BBC Media Action\nSir Ciarán Devane\, Chief Executive of the British Council\n\nJoining us will be a diverse range of senior representatives from across national and local government\, the media and industry. Please register for your place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. To inquire for tickets\, email events@respublica.org.uk.
URL:https://www.respublica.org.uk/event/britains-global-future-diplomatic-impact-uk-civil-society/
LOCATION:House of Commons\, House of Commons\, Westminster\, London
CATEGORIES:Virtue
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