The John Smith Centre organises a variety of
events open to the public throughout the year.
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FEATURED EVENT 10/10/2023
Cabinet Office Conversation: Stuart Payne
Power Hours
The Centre hosts online Power Hours which examine a different aspect of power in politics and public life. From the role of special advisers to opposition backbench MPs, to Government ministers and think tank directors, we're spending 60 minutes with key decision makers looking at their early careers, the big issues they've grappled with and their hopes and fears for the future.
Explore our archive of past Power Hours, including our Director’s Cuts where Kezia Dugdale has summarised all the best bits from each event.
David Muir Speaker Series
The bridge between students and the most seasoned professionals in politics, policy and the media
Past Events
How to disagree agreeably
Watch back our event at the Festival of Politics 2023 featuring Liam McArthur MSP, Claire Hanna MP, Sheila Webster and Peter McColl.
The Good Friday Agreement 25 Years On – In Conversation
The John Smith Centre, The John and Pat Hume Foundation, The Consulate General of Ireland in Edinburgh - Consul Jerry O’Donovan and Paul O’Kane MSP are delighted to invite you to join a special event at the University of Glasgow to mark 25 years since the signing of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement in 1998.
Women in Public Life – Baroness Helena Kennedy Power Hour
Watch back our Power Hour with Baroness Helena Kennedy KC.
How female friendly are our parliaments?
Join our Centre Director, Kezia Dugdale, for a day-long workshop discussing how gendered the Scottish and European Parliaments are.
Women in Public Life – Lisa Nandy MP Power Hour
Watch back our Power Hour with Lisa Nandy MP
Women in Public Life – Claire Hanna MP Power Hour
Watch back our Power Hour with SDLP MP, Claire Hanna.