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We are super excited to announce the Speakers for the first panel of The Wilberforce Society Conference 2026. The title of the debate is: "Emerging Technologies, AI and Strategic Corporate Adaptation"
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The Wilberforce Society is honoured to announce that our 2026 Conference will be held on Saturday, 7th March at the Cambridge Union. The theme this year is: "The Evolution of the Working World" More details to follow about panel speakers and conference sign-up.
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We are super excited to launch our Policy Debate in collaboration with the Marshall Society. If you are interested in getting involved, you can find out all the information, including the application link, here: docs.google.com/document/d/1… Application deadline: 11th February
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Collaborative Policy Research and Publication between the Oxford Diplomatic Dispatch and The Wilberforce Society Apply to contribute here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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We’re excited to welcome Sam Hogg, the Head of Policy Engagement at the Oxford China Policy Lab, for a thought-provoking discussion on the intersection of technology, journalism, and international relations. policy production and government.
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Apply by the 19th of October to be a writer or editor for a Wilberforce Society Policy Paper. Use this link: lnkd.in/eNEuNdXf Additionally, have a look here to find a more detailed explanation of each policy paper: lnkd.in/eWx2bHUv
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The Wilberforce Society Term Card for Michaelmas 2025. We can't wait to see everyone at the events!!
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Apply by the 25th of September to be a writer or editor on a new TWS Policy Paper using the link in our bio to be considered. Additionally, check the link in our bio to find more detailed explanations of each research topic. Good luck!!
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A quick reminder that the deadline for applications is tomorrow. Good luck!
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Join us on 23 September at the OTT Talks Live webinar to unpack the key findings from the @On Think Tanks State of the Sector 2025 report. 📷 23 September, 5 pm CEST 📷 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… #StateoftheSectorReport #StateoftheSector2025
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We’re excited to share that The Wilberforce Society is a partner in the @onthinktanks State of the Sector 2025 report! Be the first to receive the report on 17 September, sign up: confirmsubscription.com/h/j/… 🚨Also, watch out for the Wilberforce Society's own blog post analysis!!🚨
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The Wilberforce Society’s Paper Release Event on the EU’s role in the Nagorno Karabakh conflict Paper title: “Navigating Crossroads: EU Engagement with the Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict”
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New Release: ‘Addressing the Crisis in NHS Maternity Care: A Policy Prescription for Reform’ Read the Digital Journal here: thewilberforcesociety.co.uk/…
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Upcoming a speaker event coming up on regulatory approaches to combatting misogyny online. "Gen Z and Toxic Masculinity: Regulatory Approaches to Online Misogyny" With Gender Agenda on 3rd March from 5-6pm in Boys Smith Room, Fisher Building, St John's College, see you there!
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New Digital Journal and Podcast Episode release: UK Arms Export Licenses to Israel. We are joined by Gwen Beetham. Read the Digital Journal here: thewilberforcesociety.co.uk/… Listen to the Podcast here: open.spotify.com/episode/2hI…

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We were very grateful to be joined by Mr Mo Tanweer @ExponentialMind on one of our The Policy Podcast episodes. Tune in: open.spotify.com/episode/4aZ…
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Policy paper launch: 'Defining Sustainable Development: Its Ambiguity, Contention and the Implications for UK Policy'. We're going to be joined online by one of our trustees and the paper's expert reviewer Moni Owoade.
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SPEAKER EVENT: ‘US-China Trade War 2.0 - Where does Britain stand?' Professor Winnie King. Thursday 20th Feb, 7-8pm in the Castlereagh Room, Fisher Building, St John's College.
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New Release: 'Teaching About Race and Identity in a Global Classroom' Digital Journal: thewilberforcesociety.co.uk/… Podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/34Y…
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