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Can there be peace between Israel and Palestine?

This lecture by Sir Vincent Fean explores the complicated, dynamic situation between Israel and Palestine. Sir Vincent explains some situations in which peace may be a possibility, and discusses…

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The 11th Roberts Lecture. 'What next for cities and the Northern Powerhouse?' by Lord Jim O'Neill

On 24th February 2016, Lord O'Neill delivered our 11th Roberts Lecture, entitled 'What next for cities and the Northern Powerhouse?' Lord O’Neill, who is championing the…

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The Annual Krebs Lecture by Dr Richard Henderson. Tuesday 24 April 2018.

The Annual Krebs Krebs Lecture The University welcomed 400 students, staff, alumni and members of the public to the Annual Krebs Lecture on Tuesday 24 April. The guest speaker for the…

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The 20th Sir Arthur Hall Memorial Lecture. What will the NHS be facing on its 90th birthday?

We were delighted to welcome Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Scientific Adviser at the Department of Health, to the University on Thursday 15 February to deliver the 20th Sir Arthur Hall Memorial…

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Uses and Abuses of Economics in the Debate on Universities by Martin Wolf, CBE

The President and Vice-Chancellor’s Annual Guest Lecture by Martin Wolf, Chief Economics Commentator at the Financial Times Wednesday, 24 May 2017, 6.30pm, Lecture Theatre 1,…

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Stuck: Britain's social mobility problem by Dr Lee Elliot Major. 25 May 2017, The Diamond.

Dr Lee Elliot Major, Chief Executive of The Sutton Trust; Trustee of The Education Endowment Foundation, and Honorary Graduate of the University

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'Nobody rises to low expectations' by Tunde Okewale MBE

Tunde Okewale MBE is a barrister at Doughty Street Chambers, specialising in cases involving Human Rights or issues surrounding social iustice. Watch Tunde speak about his non traditional path to the…

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