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From the White Heat of Technology to today: Labour, politics and science

12 October 2023, 5:00 pm–7:00 pm

Harold wilson

To mark the 60th anniversary of the famous Harold Wilson speech, we would like to invite you to join us to reflect on the impact of this speech.

This event is free.

Event Information

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All

Availability

Yes

Cost

Free

Organiser

UCL Department of Science and Technology Studies

Location

Haldane Room
Wilkins Building
Gower Street
London
WC1E 6BT
United Kingdom

In September 1963, Labour Leader Harold Wilson gave his famous “White Heat of Technology” speech to the Labour Party Conference in Scarborough, describing his vision to create a different kind of Britain by harnessing the scientific and technological revolution of the time. To mark the 60th anniversary of the speech, we would like to invite you to join us to reflect on the impact of this speech, and the enduring political appeal of the transformative power of technology in the intervening years, up to today.

Speakers:
•    Prof David Edgerton, Hans Rausing Professor of the History of Science and Technology and Professor of Modern British History, Kings College London.
•    Prof Jon Agar, Head of Science and Technology Studies, UCL
•    Dr Melanie Smallman, Associate Professor Science and Technology Studies, UCL. Member of Labour’s National Policy Forum.
•    John Whitfield (Chair), Comment and Analysis Editor, Research Fortnight.
 

About the Speakers

Professor David Edgerton

Hans Rausing Professor of the History of Science and Technology and Professor of Modern British History at Kings College London

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Professor Jon Agar

Professor of Science and Technology Studies at UCL

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Dr Melanie Smallman

Associate Professor Science and Technology Studies, UCL. Member of Labour’s National Policy Forum at UCL

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John Whitfield

Journalist at Clarivate

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