Blueprint for Belonging: Young voices on social capital

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A thought-provoking webinar recorded on 16 April 2025, exploring key aspects of social capital and ensuring that young voices are represented in conversations about them. With the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, the Government has pledged to build 1.5 million new homes and deliver a 10-year infrastructure strategy. However, one critical element is missing: the foundational[…]

Masculinity and Gen Z Boys

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A thought-provoking discussion recorded on 28 June 2024, exploring the evolving landscape for Gen Z boys. Recent studies show significant divergence in views on gender among young people (16-19 years). While many Gen Zs embrace progressive beliefs, a considerable number of young men still feel pressured to conform to traditional roles and behaviours such as[…]

Exploring International Law with Gerry Simpson

A conversation with Professor Gerry Simpson

Exploring International Law with Gerry Simpson was recorded in April 2024 as a part of our ongoing Rule of Law programme. Pulling on Gerry’s over 30 years of experience in the field of international law, it explores the foundations of international law, its limitations, and the impact of international law on modern life. About Gerry[…]

An intergenerational conversation

An intergenerational conversation between Munny Purba and Baroness Usha Prashar, sat on a bench outside Cumberland Lodge

As a part of Global Intergenerational Week, our Programme Officer Munny sat down for a chat with our Chair of Trustees Baroness Usha Prashar to talk about intergenerational conversations and how we can overcome intergenerational conflicts. Conversation transcript 00:00 – 00:05 Munny Purba (MP) So what intergenerational conversations should we be having? 00:05 – 00:37[…]

Dialogue & Debate – Civility in Politics

The faces of Jess Philips MP and Hannah Phillips, who will be speaking at this event. TEXT: Tuesday 5 March, 12.30 - 1.30pm, Civility in Politics, Dialogue & Debate webinar

This Dialogue & Debate webinar was broadcast to a live online audience on 5 March 2024, exploring Civility in Politics. Polarised and vitriolic debates are a problem for democracy, yet increasingly politicians and public officials are having to deal with intimidation and abuse – sometimes with tragic consequences. This is particularly an issue for women[…]

Cumberland Lodge Fellowship Webinar 2023

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A recording of our webinar for doctoral students in the UK who are interested in the Cumberland Lodge Fellowship scheme, streamed live on 10 May 2023. This webinar features current and alumni Fellows, in discussion with Cumberland Lodge Chief Executive Ed Newell. The Fellows joining us for this webinar include:[…]

Practitioner Responses to Child Trafficking: Emerging Good Practice – Report Launch

Practitioner Responses to Child Trafficking: Emerging Good Practice - Cumberland Lodge Report cover

The launch event of Practitioner Responses to Child Trafficking: Emerging Good Practice streamed live from central London on 11 April 2022. The launch opened with introductory reflections from Dame Sara Thornton, Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner, and Dr Ed Newell, Chief Executive, Cumberland Lodge. We then heard thoughts from the author of the report, Ailish Saker. We[…]

Beyond Tokenism: Dialogue & Debate

Dialogue & Debate with Cumberland Lodge

A recording of our Dialogue & Debate webinar, streamed live on 3 November 2021 at 11am. In this webinar, we explore ways of addressing the practice of ‘tokenism’, to achieve more meaningful diversity and inclusion, in the media, politics and the workplace. Our guest panellists are: Dialogue & Debate This webinar is part of our[…]