2015 Programme: Festival Strands
Strands run through the format of the festival weekend, allowing in depth examination of a subject. Select a strand below to find out more.
Battle over Life and Death
Everyday Liberties
Growing Pains
The New Industrial Revolution?
Arts & Society
Therapeutic Times
Battle for the Classroom
Battle over Technology
International Battles
War and peace
Contemporary Controversies
Feminism and Its Discontents
Battle for our Cities
Academy in One Day
Eye on the World
Economic solutions?
Artistic Freedom
Everyday Liberties
Growing Pains
The New Industrial Revolution?
Arts & Society
Therapeutic Times
Battle for the Classroom
Battle over Technology
International Battles
War and peace
Contemporary Controversies
Feminism and Its Discontents
Battle for our Cities
Academy in One Day
Eye on the World
Economic solutions?
Artistic Freedom
From bullet trains to driverless cars: where is transport going?
"Although 'battle' suggests destruction, these were some of the most constructive debates I've taken part in. This was civilised conflict in the best sense of both words."
Julian Baggini, author, Welcome to Everytown: A Journey into the English Mind, and The Ego Trick