Chancellors Lecture - Hetan Shah

York St John University

Join York St John University Chancellor, Reeta Chakrabarti, and her guest Hetan Shah.

York St John Creative Centre, York St John University

Join York St John University Chancellor, Reeta Chakrabarti, and her guest Hetan Shah, Chief Executive of the British Academy, as they explore the most pressing challenges facing the UK today and our readiness to meet them head on.Alongside leading the UK’s national academy for the humanities and social sciences, Hetan serves as Chair of Our World in Data, an organisation which brings together research and data to make progress against the world’s largest problems.In his thought-provoking lecture, “Why does nothing work anymore, and what can we do about it?”, Hetan will share his unique perspective on the issues and opportunities that require our attention, from broken policy and societal change, to the ways in which AI could help to shape healthier and happier communities. Join us for an evening of bold questions and big ideas, and discover how, together, we can envision and create a fairer future for all.Doors open: 5:45pmEvent starts: 6.00pmEvent finishes: 7.00pmFollowed by a drinks reception, canapés and informal conversation with Hetan until 7.30pm. Events Access &amp; InclusivityAt York St John University we are committed to making our events as welcoming and inclusive for as many people as possible.If you are planning to attend one of our events and have specific access requirements, including wheelchair access, then please contact us by e: events@yorksj.ac.uk or t: 01904 876318 and we will make every effort to accommodate you.If you need a suitable seat reserved for you (and your companions), please let us know, preferably at least one week before the event. Sign language interpreters and real-time captioning may be requested in advance. Please contact us as soon as possible (ideally at least 3 weeks before the date of the event) if you require either BSL interpretation or captioning. We will try our best but cannot guarantee provision.ParkingThere is no parking for any vehicles on site and ANPR cameras are in operation 24/7.We have a small number of Blue Badge spaces available, these spaces can only be used if guests have pre registered their number plates by emailing events@yorksj.ac.uk.Registering your details does not guarantee a space, as they operate on a first come, first served basis. Please ensure your blude badge is displayed clearly in the vehicle. Privacy PolicyYork St John University will use the data you submit in Eventbrite for the purposes of administering this event. York St John University utilises third party software for data storage, tracking and analysis activity but your details will not be used by any of these third parties in order to contact you Any data you share with us will be used to help us improve your event experience and for event tracking and analysis activity within the University.We will only send you important information and reminders related to the event you have booked unless you tell us otherwise. During the booking process, if you opt-in to receive emails about the latest events hosted and supported by York St John University, you consent to York St John University contacting you with relevant information.If you no longer wish to hear from us you can opt-out at any time by changing your contact preferences via the link in emails you receive from us or by emailing events@yorksj.ac.uk. Freedom of SpeechFreedom of speech within the law and academic freedom are core principles of our University and underpin our mission to foster intellectual curiosity, rigorous debate, and the pursuit of knowledge. Our staff / students / SU colleagues are entitled to express their ideas and views, providing they do not violate the law. The law rightly prohibits speech that incites violence, terrorism and hate, but does not prohibit speech that others may find upsetting or offensive.As a University that embodies social justice, we expect people to treat each other with dignity and respect, but it is not our role to censor ways of thinking or stifle debate between those who hold opposing views.We understand that it can be frustrating to face views and perspectives that do not reflect our inclusive ethos at York St John University. However, we will not take disciplinary action against staff or students for lawful expression of their views, regardless of petitions, media campaigns or other external pressures.