In May 2024 the Phelan US Centre spoke to Jeff Legro, University Professor at the University of Richmond, and Visiting Professor at the Phelan US Centre for 2023-24.

Our panel discuss how to include invertebrate animals from spiders to sea creatures in debates on animal welfare to ensure their interests are protected and promoted.

Dr Grace Lordan discusses the conditions needed to reap the rewards from diversity in business.

Our panel examine case studies from Ukraine, Ethiopia, and Uganda to explore the complex power dynamics around violence against women in conflict.

Our panel consider whether and why trust in society matters, and how it could be restored.

Our panel explore examples of racial and ethnic inequalities from the 19th century to the present day in an attempt to unravel the legacy of past injustices and investigate the link between power, politics, and belonging.

Our panel explore the ethics and bias in AI and why diverse and inclusive data teams and decision-makers are needed to shape the algorithms and models of the future.

Our panel of panel of European city leaders discuss what has been driving a growing backlash against the green transition in Europe, and how this is shaping urban politics and policy making.

LSE Press author, Naila Kabeer, launches her new book in conversation with Monica Ali and Philip Hensher, exploring the purpose and value of different narrative forms, as well as considering the impact of literature on global communities.

Our panel examine the persecution of writers, academics, journalists and artists across the globe.