Watch Deputy Presiding Officer Liam McArthur MSP in conversation with Danny Dorling, Professor of Human Geography at the University of Oxford and the UK’s best-known social geographer. In his latest book, The Next Crisis, What We Think About the Future, Professor Dorling uses the most up-to-date research to redraw our assumptions about where our greatest threats come from and solutions that…
Will AI support or supplant human participation in politics? As AI tools become embedded in political life, from campaign chatbots to false biographies and AI-generated avatars, how do we ensure that AI doesn’t become a disruptive force in politics, and that democracy remains human at its core? Exactly who will maintain a balance between automation and accountability, and how do we address the risks…
Hear from leading experts as they discuss the future of health in Scotland, focusing on cutting-edge innovations in preventive care and wellbeing. Watch our panel share insights on how technology, policy, and community-led health strategies are shaping the future of healthcare. This session, from the Festival of Politics 2025, also featured an audience Q&A with the panellists…
It’s been 30 years since the controversial reorganisation of local government in Scotland. Is the current structure fit for the next 30 years? At the Festival of Politics 2025 our panel reflected on historical lessons and explored innovative ideas for reshaping local governance. Did the creation of the Scottish Parliament come at the expense of strengthening local…