The Care Economy with Professor Tim Jackson
Join us to hear Professor Tim Jackson in conversation with Dr Sarah Birrell Ivory, discussing his latest book The Care Economy. Tim will take us on a journey through the history of medicine, the economics of capitalism and the philosophical underpinnings of health.
Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - February 2025 Insights
Join us in-person or online to hear the latest insights from the Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker, our quarterly survey of economic attitudes and expectations, taken from data collected in early February 2025.
Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - November 2024 Insights
Join us in-person or online to hear the latest insights from the Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker, our quarterly survey of economic attitudes and expectations, taken from data collected in November 2024.
Project launch: Transforming the Housing System in Scotland
Join us online for the launch of a new programme of work with Professor Duncan Maclennan to look at the actions needed to transform the housing system in Scotland.
Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - August 2024
Join us at our breakfast event in Glasgow to hear the latest results of the Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker with analysis and insights from our expert panel.
Forgotten Wisdom? Can we learn from the early days of Scottish devolution?
Forgotten Wisdom? Can we learn from the early days of devolution? New discussion event with Stephen Noon, Sir John Elvidge and Esther Roberton
Risky Business: employment and financial wellbeing?
Join us to hear our latest research which investigates the Great Risk Transfer and the changed relationship between employment and financial wellbeing.
Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - August 2023
Join us to hear the latest findings in our quarterly research series, which tracks economic confidence and buying intentions in Scotland over time with the Diffley Partnership, Rathbone Greenbank Investments and Nourish Scotland.
Professor Danny Dorling: Shattered Nation
Click here to join us in Edinburgh on 23 August to hear an engaging and positive argument for change to stop Britain becoming a failed state from Professor Danny Dorling, the Halford Mackinder Professor of Geography at University of Oxford.
Webinar: Is trust a must?
Join us for an engaging and insightful discussion to explore the critical role of trust in our economy and society. Hear Dr David M. Bersoff discuss the Edelman Trust Institute 2023 Annual Trust Barometer with Charlie Woods, and leading mediator John Sturrock, who works to build trust in negotiations.
Scotland’s land information system: what is it and why it matters
Join this webinar to hear Andy Wightman discuss a new paper about Scotland’s land information service with Professor Stewart Brymer. Why does Scotland need to improve its land and building information system and what are the benefits to people and the economy?
From imagination to action: the future of Scotland's natural economy
Hear Professor Wayne Powell, CEO and Principal of SRUC, and Fran van Dijk, CEO of One Stone Advisors to explore what needs done to achieve rapid growth in the UK’s natural economy, hear about the potential of applied R&D in areas like vertical farming and emissions capture to transform rural business.
Understanding Scotland: quarterly update on public perceptions of the economy
Hear the latest findings in our quarterly research series, Understanding Scotland Economy. Our regular survey with The Diffley Partnership tracks economic confidence and buying intentions over time.
Understanding Scotland: public perceptions of the economy
Join us online to hear insights from Understanding Scotland’s quarterly survey of economic attitudes and expectations with Mark Diffley (Diffley Partnership) and Rachel Statham (IPPR).
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How much do you know about Scotland's top charity leaders and why does it matter?
The Scottish charity sector is as big as the NHS in Scotland but how much do you know about it? Experienced CEOs and Trustees Manish Joshi and Theresa Shearer discuss our new research findings.
Register now to join DHI on Wednesday 9th February at our first online event of the year.
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How should Scotland deliver place prosperity?
Professor Duncan Maclennan returns to the David Hume Institute in conversation with Daniel Herring from Legatum Institute to discuss why data from the UK Prosperity Index might help shine a light on similarities and differences within and between Scotland and the rest of the UK.
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Diversity and Economics - what do the data tell us?
Dr Arun Advani and Mairi Spowage will discuss his latest research examining the study of race and ethnicity-related issues in economics.
The Double X Economy - Scotland's secret weapon?
Join the David Hume Institute in conversation with Linda Scott and Rachel Statham, chaired by Susan Murray Director of the David Hume Institute.