Upcoming events
Past events
Catch up with recordings of past events and view presentations.
Hear Obama Speechwriter, Terry Szuplat discuss his career as a speechwriter. He shares stories from the White House and lessons he learnt along the way.
Part two of our big economy briefing looks at the difference between what people are saying and analysis of their bank accounts - perception vs reality, does it matter?
Catch up with insights from February 2026 Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - what does it mean for Scotland?
Watch the recording of our November 2025 Understanding Scotland Economy briefing with Shan Saba from Brightworks and Catherine McWilliam from the Institute of Directors
Catch up with the Economy in Plain English in conversation with world-leading economist Branko Milanovic
Catch up with the launch of research from Professor Duncan Maclennan, Prosperity begins at home.
Catch up with our latest Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker and hear how the insights compare with those from people’s shopping baskets
Stand-up comedian and entertainer, Bruce Fummey, takes us on a personal tour of what is means to be Scottish and reflects on the influence of the enlightenment on our lives today.
Watch the recording of our May 2026 Understanding Scotland Economy briefing with Karen Jackson of South of Scotland Enterprise, Hannah Blackford, Co-Chair B Local Scotland and Clare Winskill, Executive Chair of NC500.