In the 2025-26 academic year, we hosted several diverse, experienced, and passionate political leaders who spoke to students about the lessons they’ve learned on how to make real change happen.

The Masterclasses were open to all undergraduate students regardless of degree subject and were free to attend.

With thanks to:

• Kirsty McNeill MP, Scotland Office Minister
• Alastair Campbell, former journalist and co-host of “The Rest is Politics” podcast
• Sir Andrew Mackenzie, chair of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
• Terry Szuplat, former speechwriter to President Obama