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The 46th TB Macaulay Lecture

Renegade economist Kate Raworth announced as speaker for the 46th TB Macaulay lecture

46thTB Macaulay Lecture Poster

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Location: Edinburgh International Conference Centre 150 Morrison Street Edinburgh EH3 8EE

Organisation: James Hutton Institute

Kate Raworth is an ecological economist and creator of the Doughnut – a concept that aims to meet the needs of all people within the means of the living planet – and co-founder of Doughnut Economics Action Lab. Her internationally best-selling book Doughnut Economics: seven ways to think like a 21st century economist has been translated into over 20 languages and has been widely influential with diverse audiences, from the UN General Assembly and Pope Francis to Extinction Rebellion.

Event details

The TB Macaulay Lecture is delivered in partnership by the Macaulay Development Trust and The James Hutton Institute. It aims to connect scientific evidence with civic society on the big issues affecting our land and people and specifically to reach those who influence and make decisions on policy.

Date: Wednesday 1 October 2025

Venue: Edinburgh International Conference Centre, EICC

Programme:

  • 1700-1800: Pre-lecture exhibition
  • 1800-1930: 45th TB Macaulay Lecture
  • 1930–2100: Post-lecture reception

The event is free to attend. Please register now to reserve a seat.

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