Past events
Our events have shaped views and made news, and have allowed our audience – both in the room and online – to engage with hundreds of speakers.
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Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman: How government could prepare for the future of war
Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman discussed the themes from his new book, The Future of War, A History.
The future of the civil service: Keynote speech by Rupert McNeil
Rupert McNeil, the Government's Chief People Officer, sets out his vision for the future of the civil service workforce.
Keynote by Sharon White, Ofcom: How Brexit will affect UK communications
How will the UK's departure from the European Union affect our communications - the television, radio, broadband and phone services that we rely on?
IfG Director's Lecture: Modern government for a divided country
The Institute for Government invites you to attend the first annual lecture by our Director Bronwen Maddox.
Making a success of digital government
Why isn't renewing your passport or applying for child benefit as easy as online banking?
Brexit: How should the UK approach Brexit negotiations?
The Institute for Government was delighted to welcome Sir Simon Fraser, former Permanent Under-Secretary at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
A keynote speech by Bernard Jenkin MP, Chair of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC)
Bernard Jenkin MP, chair of PACAC, gave a speech on the committee's inquiry into the civil service.
In Conversation with Julia Gillard
The Institute for Government was delighted to welcome Julia Gillard, the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of Australia (2010 -13).
Has the public really had enough of experts?
This joint event from the Institute for Government and the Royal Statistical Society looked at why facts failed to cut through to citizenS.
Brexit: what role for Parliament?
As Parliament returned from its summer recess, attention turned to what role it should play in the UK’s exit from the European Union.