Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - November 2024 Insights
Join us in-person or online to hear the latest insights from the Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker, our quarterly survey of economic attitudes and expectations, taken from data collected in November 2024.
The Art of Asking Questions with John Sturrock KC
Are you asking the right questions? In partnership with EICC Live we bring you an evening with John Sturrock KC and former BBC journalist Clare English to explore the art of mastering good questioning techniques.
Revisiting capitalism, Adam Smith and entrepreneurship - a new era?
Join us in partnership with the University of Edinburgh Business School to discuss Adam Smith, profit and entrepreneurship with Dr Samuel Mwaura, Dr Robbie Mochrie and Fran van Dijk. Is there a new pathway to a fairer, sustainable economy?
Project launch: Transforming the Housing System in Scotland
Join us online for the launch of a new programme of work with Professor Duncan Maclennan to look at the actions needed to transform the housing system in Scotland.
Masterclass with Baroness Ashton
Baroness Ashton returns to Edinburgh to share more insights in to successful negotation.
Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - August 2024
Join us at our breakfast event in Glasgow to hear the latest results of the Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker with analysis and insights from our expert panel.
Forgotten Wisdom? Can we learn from the early days of Scottish devolution?
Forgotten Wisdom? Can we learn from the early days of devolution? New discussion event with Stephen Noon, Sir John Elvidge and Esther Roberton
Risky Business: employment and financial wellbeing?
Join us to hear our latest research which investigates the Great Risk Transfer and the changed relationship between employment and financial wellbeing.
The Economy in Plain English with Robbie Mochrie
Join the David Hume Institute with Dr Robbie Mochrie to discuss, How to think like an economist - Great Economists Who Shaped the World and What They Can Teach Us.
Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - May 2024 Insights
Join us to hear the latest results from the Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker (USET) - a quarterly survey of over 2000 people in Scotland.
The Economy in Plain English with Torsten Bell
Join the David Hume Institute with Clare English in conversation with Torsten Bell, Chief Executive of the Resolution Foundation. We discussed the problems facing the UK's economy and where do we go from here - when will the economy be great again?
Modern Diplomacy - in conversation with Baroness Catherine Ashton
What is the role of trust in modern-day diplomacy when so much activity takes place behind closed doors, away from cameras and prying eyes. What does this vital role really look like in today’s world –and what does it take to do it well?
The Economy in Plain English with Professor Diane Coyle
Professor Diane Coyle joins the Economy in Plain English team to discuss “What the Economy is, and what it should be”.
Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - quarterly Insights
Join us to hear the latest results from the Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker (USET) - a quarterly survey of over 2000 people in Scotland.
The Economy in Plain English with Andrea Barry
Join journalist Clare English and Director of the David Hume Institute, Susan Murray to discuss the Economy in Plain English with Dr Andrea Barry, Principal Economist from the Youth Futures Foundation.
The Economy in Plain English with Arun Advani
Join us to hear expert, Arun Advani, co-chair of the Discover Economics campaign, in conversation with Claire English. Discover Economics aims to increase the diversity of people who study and work in economics but his main focus is tax so expect a wide ranging conversation.
Incubating Success: in conversation with Steven Drost
Join us in partnership with the University of Edinburgh Business School to hear Steven Drost in conversation with Matt Farugia discuss reflections about his recent visit to China. What are the latest developments in the global tech incubators and what does this mean for economic growth?
The Economy in Plain English with Dieter Helm
Join us to hear Dieter Helm, Professor of Economic Policy at the University of Oxford and Fellow in Economics at New College, Oxford discuss what would a sustainable economy look like and how to build it? What would it take to live within our environmental means?
The Economy in Plain English: Scotland
Join the David Hume Institute's Live session with former BBC Journalist Clare English and DHI Director, Susan Murray in conversation with Professor Graeme Roy from University of Glasgow.
Whether you are learning for the first time or refreshing your understanding, this session will be a whistle stop tour of things to consider. This is the first in our new series to increase understanding of the economy.
Corporate Stewardship of the biosphere - what it is and why does it matter for managing future risk?
Join us to hear expert speakers will make a compelling case for corporate biosphere stewardship as a critical part of managing current and future risk in a thriving economy.
The Great Risk Transfer - have we got the balance right?
Join us at the University of Edinburgh Business School to consider whether exposing people to greater financial risk is undermining the work of building a thriving economy.
Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - August 2023
Join us to hear the latest findings in our quarterly research series, which tracks economic confidence and buying intentions in Scotland over time with the Diffley Partnership, Rathbone Greenbank Investments and Nourish Scotland.
Professor Danny Dorling: Shattered Nation
Click here to join us in Edinburgh on 23 August to hear an engaging and positive argument for change to stop Britain becoming a failed state from Professor Danny Dorling, the Halford Mackinder Professor of Geography at University of Oxford.
Webinar: Is trust a must?
Join us for an engaging and insightful discussion to explore the critical role of trust in our economy and society. Hear Dr David M. Bersoff discuss the Edelman Trust Institute 2023 Annual Trust Barometer with Charlie Woods, and leading mediator John Sturrock, who works to build trust in negotiations.
Understanding Scotland: latest economy insights
Be the first to hear the latest insights from the Understanding Scotland quarterly survey of economic attitudes and expectations at the in person event kindly hosted by international law firm Ashurst. Hear Mark Diffley present the latest data followed by reflections from Junaid Ashraf and Victoria Carson.
Scotland’s land information system: what is it and why it matters
Join this webinar to hear Andy Wightman discuss a new paper about Scotland’s land information service with Professor Stewart Brymer. Why does Scotland need to improve its land and building information system and what are the benefits to people and the economy?
Understanding Scotland: public perceptions of the economy, March 2023
This in-person event will hear insights from the latest Understanding Scotland quarterly survey of economic attitudes and expectations. Our regular survey tracks economic confidence and buying intentions over time, as well as helping us to understand and monitor economic attitudes and public opinion.
Let’s talk about the Social Distance Between Us with Darren McGarvey
Join Darren McGarvey to discuss his latest book, The Social Distance Between Us, in Galashiels, Scottish Borders. This two-part event is an opportunity to meet and hear from local people as well as to consider the challenges posed by Darren in his book.
Understanding Scotland: quarterly update on public perceptions of the economy
Join us to hear the latest findings in our quarterly research series, Understanding Scotland Economy with Mark Diffley in discussion with Mairi Spowage and Shan Saba. Our regular survey with The Diffley Partnership tracks economic confidence and buying intentions over time, as well as helping us to understand and monitor economic attitudes and public opinion.
The Great Risk Transfer: have we got the balance right?
Join this free DHI event to hear our latest research and reflections from John Taylor, past president of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and Mubin Haq, Chief Executive of the abrdn Financial Fairness Trust. Find out more and register to attend
From imagination to action: the future of Scotland's natural economy
Hear Professor Wayne Powell, CEO and Principal of SRUC, and Fran van Dijk, CEO of One Stone Advisors to explore what needs done to achieve rapid growth in the UK’s natural economy, hear about the potential of applied R&D in areas like vertical farming and emissions capture to transform rural business.