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The Age of Mistrust?

January-March 2025

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In an era rife with misinformation, political tension and the rise of AI, are we living in an Age of Mistrust? And if so, what can we do about it?

Join us as we explore how the latest humanities and social sciences research can help us confront some of the biggest issues of our time. How can we recognise misinformation? How can we build trust in society? and how can the past help us build a better future?

30 Jan 2025 - London

The Age of Mistrust? LATE

Are we living in an Age of Mistrust? Explore the biggest questions of our time with a lively evening of workshops, talks, and performances.

11 Feb 2025 - London

Ask the Experts: a year of global elections

Unpack the lessons from a record-breaking year of elections with political experts Professor Ben Ansell FBA, Dr Pavithra Suryanarayan, and Professor Sara Hobolt FBA. Put your questions to our exceptional panel and find out how these elections have reshaped global politics.

18 Feb 2025 - London

Art Club: reclaim your narrative with Grrrl Zine Fair

Discover the rich history of DIY publishing, learn about the important role zines have played within marginalised communities, and start crafting your own narrative in this zine-making workshop and discussion with Dr Mindy Ptolomey and Lu Williams of Grrrl Zine Fair.

25 Feb 2025 - London

The History of Misinformation

Delve into historical tales of distorted truths and alternative facts with renowned Academy Fellows – and find out how the past can help us to combat the challenges we face today.

1 Mar 2025 - London

Screening: The Memory of Justice

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see a masterpiece of documentary cinema, introduced by distinguished international lawyer Professor Philippe Sands Hon FBA.

6 Mar 2025 - London

Suspicious Minds: trust and mistrust in sci-fi narratives

Join celebrated feminist theorist Professor Donna Haraway FBA, author of the 'Cyborg Manifesto', and British Academy funded researcher Dr Anna McFarlane as they explore the themes of trust and mistrust in science-fiction. They will be sharing and discussing examples from the worlds of film, television and books that have resonated …

25 Mar 2025 - London

Ask the Experts: can we trust AI?

As ChatGPT and generative AI become part of our everyday lives, how can we know what or whom to believe? Tackle the challenges and opportunities that these technologies present with Professor Louise Amoore FBA and guests.

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