Stay connected with the latest activity from the Finsbury Institute, including summaries of our recent events, highlights from our research and policy engagement, and updates on the key developments shaping our work.
From high-level roundtables and public discussions to new publications and collaborative projects, discover insight into how we are working with policymakers, practitioners and partners to translate ideas into practical solutions.
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The Finsbury Institute Impact Report
The Finsbury Institute has published its first annual Impact Report (2025-26), celebrating a year of growth and achievement. The report charts the Institute's progress in supporting students, developing researchers, building new partnerships and creating opportunities for dialogue between academia, policymakers and practitioners.
Podcast series
Designed for policymakers, professionals and researchers, our podcast – A City That Works – offers expert insights on the big issues shaping the future of the City of London.
News
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Sir Alastair King joins academia to champion inward investment and dynamic UK
Past Lord Mayor Sir Alastair King joins City St George's to further his push for a new spirit of entrepreneurialism in London and across the UK.
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Brave new world: How universities can help prepare students for the digital future
Academics, university leaders, regulators and policy experts gather at the SPGA Digital Education Symposium to share best practice for the future of university pedagogy.
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Professor Diana Beech appointed to Office for Students’ newly formed Public Affairs Committee
Director of the Finsbury Institute to provide expert advice to England’s independent regulator for higher education.
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A cuckoo in the nest: how cities became the arena for state conflicts
Cambridge Professor Emerita Wendy Pullan delivers the Rosemary Hollis Memorial Lecture, analysing the cases of Jerusalem, Berlin, Belfast, Gaza and more.
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We must protect our fragile democracy from the bros, says Anneliese Dodds MP
Labour politician delivers inaugural Rita Hinden Memorial Lecture on how to tackle the challenges of Big Tech, democratic disillusionment and online disinformation.
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City St George’s appoints inaugural director of the Finsbury Institute
City St George’s, University of London has appointed Dr Diana Beech as the inaugural director of the Finsbury Institute, its new public policy institute.
Research
Lord Mayor’s Fellowship Outputs
Optimising Growth: The Evolving Role of the CRO
A report commissioned by the City of London Corporation’s Lord Mayor’s Office and led by The Finsbury Institute, with a related events series.