Former editor-in-chief of the Observer to give Ebor lecture
Will Hutton, former editor-in-chief of the
Observer and current principal of Hertford College at Oxford
University, will be the guest speaker at the next Ebor lecture on
Wednesday 2 May at York Minster.
His lecture, entitled ‘It was bad capitalism
that got us into this mess – good capitalism that will get us out’,
will examine arguments for political change based on a firm moral
framework in the context of this year’s series theme, ‘The Good
Society? Re-invigorating Public Life’.
Speaking in advance of the lecture, Will said:
"Britain is at a crucial juncture in its economic history. For
the first time in over two hundred years the country has to think
determinedly and self-consciously about it makes its economic
living in the world and whether the institutions and practices
inherited from the past are any longer useful. I hope this lecture
will contribute to that debate."
Alongside his role as Principal of
Hertford College, Oxford University, Will is also the Chair of
the Big Innovation Centre at The Work Foundation – the most
influential voice on work, employment and organisation issues in
the UK. Regularly called on to advise senior political and business
figures and comment in the national and international
media, Will is one of the pre-eminent economics commentators
in the country.
He began his career in the City, as a
stockbroker and investment analyst, before moving to the BBC, where
he worked both on radio, as a producer and reporter, and on TV as
economics correspondent for Newsnight. Prior to joining The Work
Foundation, Will spent four years as editor-in-chief of the
Observer, for which he continues to write a weekly column. He also
regularly contributes to the Guardian and the Financial Times.
The 2011-12 Ebor lectures are organised by
York St John University, York Minster, The Order of Carmelites, The
Churches Regional Commission for Yorkshire & the Humber, York
Institute for Community Theology and The Joseph Rowntree
Foundation.
Since their launch in 2006, the Lectures have
established an enviable reputation with prestigious speakers,
promoting debate on topical issues and broadening discussion. Held
annually, past speakers have included the Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP,
Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs;
the Rt Revd. and the Rt Hon Richard Harries, Former Bishop of
Oxford; Mr Peter Taylor, journalist and BBC Presenter; Dr Rowan
Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury; Dr John Sentamu, Archbishop of
York; Robert Peston, the BBC’s Business Editor; the Rt Hon Tony
Benn, legendary parliamentarian; and Chief Rabbi of the United
Hebrew Congregation of the Commonwealth, Chief Rabbi Lord
Sacks.
Admission by ticket only begins
at 6.30pm, and the lectures start at
7.00pm. Each lecture is followed by a short question and
answer session with an anticipated end time of 8.30pm. Tickets are
free and can be booked online at www.yorksj.ac.uk/eborlectures
or by contacting the Ebor Lectures Co-ordinator on T: 01904 876474
or E: eborlectures@yorksj.ac.uk
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Amy Hall, PR & Communications Officer on T: 01904 876466 or
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