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President’s Lectures

The President’s Lecture offers a platform for an eminent public figure to address the British Academy – typically in conversation with the President of the British Academy. The first event was held in 2017.

2019  Darren Walker, in conversation with David Cannadine (audio)

2018  Justin Welby, in conversation with David Cannadine

2017  Janet Yellen, in conversation with Nicholas Stern (audio)

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