Past events
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In conversation with Professor Neil Ferguson
Neil Ferguson discussed the lessons he has learned about advising government and the role of scientific modelling in informing decision making.
How can the UK be a global leader in climate adaptation?
COP26 is a huge opportunity for the UK. How can the UK government show leadership on climate adaptation, both internationally and domestically?
In conversation with Sir Jeremy Farrar, Director of Wellcome Trust
Sir Jeremy Farrar set out his reflections on the extraordinary last 18 months and put forward his ideas on how the world can be better prepared to tac
How can the UK pay for net zero?
To debate how to pay for net zero and ensure the UK tackles climate change in a way that maintains public support, the Institute for Government brough
Reforming the Union: Mark Drakeford MS, First Minister of Wales
Mark Drakeford sets out his vision for devolution and reforming the union.
Five years of the Department for International Trade: what progress has been made?
To mark five years since the creation of the Department for International Trade, the Institute held a day of events to reflect on how well the UK gove
‘Australian-style’ politics: what is the government learning from abroad?
This event brought together an expert panel to discuss whether the ‘Australia-style’ label glosses over important differences between the UK and Austr
What are the lessons from HS2 for future major infrastructure projects?
What should be learned from the HS2 experience?
Data Bites #21: Getting things done with data in government
This month's Data Bites featured presentations on the UK tariff and open data, algorithmic transparency and insight-led action on homelessness.
How can the UK be a force for good in the world?
The IfG was delighted to bring together an expert panel to assess the G7 summit’s successes and failures, and to discuss the UK’s global ambitions.