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Delphi TalksAuthor: Delphi Economic Forum
The official podcast of Delphi Economic Forum! A selection of keynote speeches and panel discussions taking place literally in the navel of the world. Every year speakers and attendees from business, finance, politics and academia share their insights and expertise through a series of public events and private discussions, in an attempt to help shape and redefine policy-making for international issues of common interest. Language: en Genres: Business, Non-Profit Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Universities in an Age of Polarization
Thursday, 17 September, 2026
In an era where political disagreement has transformed into polarization and compromise is often viewed as defeat, what role must higher education play in bridging the divide? This question is answered in a conversation by DEF XI’s partner London School of Economics, between Larry Kramer, President and Vice Chancellor of LSE and Kevin Featherstone, Emeritus Professor at LSE."Universities in an Age of Polarization" discusses the responsibility of academic institutions to educate future leaders capable of working constructively across ideological divides. How are the complexities of modern campus disputes affecting the different free speech environments between the UK and the US? Larry Kramer and Kevin Featherstone offer an optimistic view on the future of academia, highlighting how higher education can adapt to cultivate intellectual resilience and respectful dialogue to navigate a divided society.
