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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General election: How can the parties improve ethical standards in government?
Polling shows the public care about ethical behaviour in politics. How can the main parties show they are committed to high ethical standards?
General election: What role does polling play in shaping political strategy?
At this joint IfG and UKICE event, we explored the role of polling in the run up to a general election.
Keynote speech: Lord McFall of Alcluith, Lord Speaker
Lord McFall, the Lord Speaker, joined us to discuss the role of the upper house.
General election: How big a threat is AI and disinformation to elections in 2024?
At this event we explored the impact that artificial intelligence will have on the next UK general election - and elections around the world.
How can public sector strikes be solved more effectively?
Mike Clancy, Baroness Finn and Kate Nowicki joined us to explore the impact of recent industrial disputes on public service performance.
Does the Treasury wield too much power over government?
Treasury Permanent Secretary James Bowler joined us to discuss the department's role in government.
How can government tackle fraud?
Rt Hon Emily Thornberry MP and Scam Interceptors' Nick Stapleton joined us to discuss what government can do to increase detection and prosecution.
Data Bites #49: Getting things done with data in government
In an exciting, quickfire format, each speaker has eight minutes to present on data in government.
Would you like to be an Institute for Government intern?
Find out more about the IfG’s internship programme and the application process in this special advice session and Q&A.
In conversation with Alex Chisholm
The Cabinet Office Permanent Secretary spoke at the Institute for Government for his final time as a civil servant.