Welcome to the Living with the Planet LATE

Discover 10-11 Carlton House Terrace, our historic home.

Tackle big questions and explore bold ideas about the future of our planet in this season’s British Academy LATE.

Join us for a vibrant evening of talks, workshops, performances, and exhibits that examine our evolving connection with the natural world – and discover how innovative research in the humanities and social sciences can help us address the environmental challenges we face today.

About the British Academy

We are the UK's national academy for the humanities and social sciences. We mobilise these disciplines to understand the world and shape a brighter future.

The history of the Academy

About Carlton House Terrace

Carlton House Terrace was designed by John Nash and constructed from 1827 to 1833 on the site of Carlton House, the former home of the Prince Regent, later George IV.

From 1831 until just after the First World War, No. 10 was the London home of the Ridley family, who were wealthy landowners in Northumberland. The British Academy moved into No. 10 in 1998.

Take yourself on a tour of Carlton House Terrace using the QR codes around the building or join a guided tour, starting at 19:50 in the Reading Room.

More on the history of the building

The rooms

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Ground floor

First floor

Lower ground floor

Events at the British Academy

This British Academy LATE marks the start of our autumn season, Living with the Planet.

Delve into some of today's most urgent challenges and explore the latest research around biodiversity loss, nature recovery, the future of food and environmental justice.

Living with the Planet will examine the hurdles facing climate action and inspire fresh ideas on more connected, sustainable ways of living.

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