Does it matter how we talk about prosperity in the UK?

Why does it matter how we talk about prosperity and prosperous places? Why is it important to have this conversation now?

We are convening leading voices from government, academia, and public agencies for a discussion on emerging approaches to measuring prosperity in the UK and what it would take to translate these metrics into practice.

In a conversation chaired by Prof John Tomaney (Professor of Urban and Regional Planning in the Bartlett School of Planning, and Pro-Provost (Regional Communities) at UCL), we will be putting forward a provocation that will spark a lively and substantive exchange between a fantastic ensemble of speakers.

By the end of the session, we aim to have mapped out how these new metrics could be implemented at different levels in the UK and the possible challenges for this.

Do not hesitate to join us online or in person for a rich and momentous conversation!

Accessibility

For venue access information, visit the the access guide on Access Able:

• Wilkins Building - includes access information for Jeremy Bentham Room

About UCL Institute for Global Prosperity

We are redesigning prosperity for the 21st century, changing the way we conceive and run our economies, and reworking our relationship with the planet. Our vision is to help build a prosperous, sustainable, global future, underpinned by the principles of fairness and justice, and allied to a realistic, long-term vision of humanity’s place in the world. Find out more ►

2026 is the year in which we celebrate UCL’s bicentenary, marking 200 years since UCL’s establishment as the first university in London. On 11 February 2026, UCL will begin a year of celebration to mark our Bicentenary. UCL200 will be an exciting and varied programme of activities, events and storytelling, celebrating and reinforcing UCL’s commitment to our founding values, highlighting the excellence and impact of our groundbreaking work and people, and presenting an ambitious and inspiring portrait of our future.