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Has Climate policy reached its limit? Europe's path to climate neutrality

London School of Economics and Political Science · Marshall 2.08, Marshall Building

Your Taxes Pay for Nothing

Queen's University Belfast · The Canada Room & Council Chamber, Lanyon Building, Queen’s University, University Road, Belfast, BT7 1NN

From Ideas to Impact: How Engineers Innovate in an Uncertain World

University of York

Join us to explore how engineers and entrepreneurs make decisions when the future is uncertain

NC State Supply Chain Executive Leadership Series

Poole College of Management

The Supply Chain Executive Leadership Series is an executive interview and thought-leadership initiative hosted by the Supply Chain Resource Cooperative (SCRC) at NC State's Poole College of…

CGB Global Insights: The Global Go-to-Market Playbook

McCombs School of Business

In an increasingly fragmented and regionalzied world, global go-to-market strategies must evolve. Join Clarissa Price of Dell Technologies as she shares what it takes to build resilient, high-impact…

Carina Hong @ Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Speaker Series (ETL)

STVP, Stanford Technology Ventures Program · Nvidia Auditorium, 475 Via Ortega, Stanford, CA 94305, United States

Carina Hong is the Founder and CEO of Axiom Math, where she works on AI systems for mathematical reasoning and formal verification.

Environmental & Social Impact Assessment [CAS Circular Value Networks 2026]

EPFL

Module 2: Environmental & Social Impact Assessment Understand the methodology behind sustainability reporting and regulations. Learn to critically evaluate Life Cycle Assessments (LCA, SLCA, LCC)…

The Hidden Cost of Returns: What Happens After You Click “return”?

Aston University · Design Factory Birmingham, North Wing 2nd Floor, Main Building, Aston University campus, Birmingham

A free, in-person, self-paced participatory event, planned for Design Factory Birmingham on the Aston University campus on 29 October 2026, 10.00am-6.00pm. Visitors can drop in at any…

Growing Financial Wellbeing Together: A Family Walk, Talk & Read Experience

Aston University · Martineau Gardens

Join us at Martineau Gardens on Thursday 29 October 2026 between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm for an engaging, family-friendly event exploring financial wellbeing. The event will begin with…

How Is Our World Changing? What Economists Can Tell Us About Work, Technology and Everyday Life

University of Oxford

This is a one hour webinar lead by three University of Oxford economists: Michael McMahon, Aarushi Kalra, & Mathias Jensen in which they discuss how our lives are changing…

Schulich Connects: Entrepreneurship and Engineering: Turning Ideas into Impact

University of Calgary · CNRL Engineering Complex, Schulich School of Engineering

Engineering innovation and entrepreneurship go hand in hand, transforming technical solutions into ventures that create economic and societal value.

Exploring Connections to Nature and the Cost of Living

University of Leicester · Westcotes Library Narborough Rd Leicester LE3 0BQ

During this in-person, drop-in workshop, attendees will be invited to create zines exploring how money shapes our relationship with nature. Zines are small, handmade publications…

Market Research and Consumer Insight – Book Launch - Robin J. Birn

St Mary's University, Twickenham · Waldegrave Drawing Room

Attend this conference to explore how the new book ‘Market Research and Consumer Insight’ explores market research, consumer insight and data analytics.

When Companies Rule: Corporate Power from Empire to Silicon Valley

University of Glasgow · The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN

In this event to mark the publication of When Companies Rule, author Maha Rafi Atal joins three local voices to explore the deep history of corporate power, and what it means for workers and…

After the Lecture: The Sonic Life of Ideas Episode 1 – MøN€Y

Aston University · 93 Mortimer St, London W1W 7SS

The two-hour event will take the form of a live-recorded conversation between the hosts of After the Lecture and invited guests. The inaugural episode will explore the theme of money,…

Everyday Money Mistakes, And How to Avoid Them

University of Manchester · TBC, Aliiance Manchester Business School, Booth Street West, Manchester, M15 6PB

Feel like you should “know more about money by now”? You’re not alone, and this event is designed exactly for you.

MIT Sloan Golub Center for Finance and Policy's 13th Annual Conference

MIT Golub Center for Finance and Policy · Venue to be confirmed

THU OCT 29 / FRI OCT 30

The Assetocracy

University of Birmingham · Alan Walters Building, Birmingham, B15 2SB

To mark the publication of The Assetocracy, this panel explores the connections between wealth, political influence and democracy in Britain.

The Assetocracy: Wealth, Power, and Elitism in the House of Lords

University of Birmingham · University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT

A panel discussion chaired by Professor Matthew Flinders, one of the UK's leading political scientists and a renowned commentator on democracy and governance. He will be joined…

Professional Directions: Conversations with John Sloss and Craig Pettigrew

Cornell University · Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, 220, 430 College Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA

Join the Department for Performing and Media Arts for Professional Directions events on October 22 and October 29. Free and open to the public. No registration required.