Aspen Institute UK

08/03/2024

Happy ! We’ve been reflecting on the theme of with our Aspen UK Community.

Here’s what some of our Rising Leaders and seminar alumni think…


Read more: https://www.aspenuk.org/invest-in-women-the-aspen-uk-community/

25/01/2024

New Podcast! Today’s episode of ‘Leadership Insights’ features Maria Romanenko and Godefroy Harito.

They explore leadership in times of conflict and crisis, sharing their top tips and some inspiring examples.

How can you be a strong leader in times of crisis? How can leaders overcome mistakes? And, what can we learn from recent leadership ‘failures’?

Listen now to find out: https://www.aspenuk.org/events/leadership-insights/

04/01/2024

Kick off 2024 with our latest podcast showcasing leaders paving the way for a better future.

From making travel more accessible to investing in artificial intelligence, today’s episode of ‘Leadership Insights’ shares top tips and what to expect from leaders in 2024.

Thank you to Camilo Pires and Sheherazad Kapadia for sharing your insights!

Listen now: https://www.aspenuk.org/events/leadership-insights/

02/01/2024

We’re so pleased to welcome in another year at Aspen UK.

While you may have personal new year’s resolutions, at Aspen UK we’re looking at the year ahead with continued passion to support and inspire the UK’s finest leaders.

You can expect more seminars, events, podcasts, networking opportunities, partnerships, and more!

We keep you fully up to date in our newsletter, which you can subscribe to here: https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1eZ1MejFhSAKkFGyw2h-1HQfuscr

22/12/2023

New: Aspen Institute UK Annual Report 2023

It’s that time of the year when we share our highlights from our year of convening and magnifying.

Join us as we reflect on the last 12 months and share just a few of our achievements:

🎉 Convened over 200 Rising Leaders and seminar alumni to the US Embassy for our first annual meeting.

🎉 Hosted an international seminar in partnership with Aspen Institute Kyiv.

🎉 Welcomed over 1000 attendees to our public events.

2023 was a fantastic year for Aspen UK, all thanks to the collective efforts of our Council, Fellows, partners, and supporters.

Read more about our action-packed year here: https://www.aspenuk.org/aspen-institute-uk-annual-impact-review-2023/

For now, the Aspen UK team is taking some time to rest and restore, and we look forward to even more fantastic events and programmes in the new year.

21/12/2023

At Aspen UK, we recognise there are different ways to lead. The strength of the Aspen UK community lies in connecting leaders from different backgrounds and industries with eachother to exchange ideas.

In this week’s ‘Leadership Insights’ podcast, we brought together a British Army officer with a County Councillor to do just that. In a conversation with Aspen UK CEO Penny Richards, the two Rising Leaders explored the highs and lows of leadership this year, from sports to STEM.

Got a spare 20 minutes this week? Listen here: https://www.aspenuk.org/events/leadership-insights/

We’re bringing together members of our network to discuss the leaders who have inspired us, and those that have taught us valuable lessons. What moments of excellent leadership have stood out? How can we learn from leadership failures? And, can we be inspired by unusual leadership styles? In this ...

18/12/2023

Did you know that in 2023 the Aspen UK podcast had listeners in over 50 countries?

We thought we'd wrap up the year and share with you some of our top stats because you make Aspen UK what it is, and we'd like to send you ONE huge thank you!

Same time next year?

#2023

14/12/2023

Uncover the secrets of great leadership in ‘Leadership Insights’ – a new Aspen UK podcast series!

Each week, we’ll be bringing you fresh perspectives on leadership from the Aspen UK network. From inspiring examples of leadership this year to leadership failures and unusual leadership styles, these short conversations will cover it all.

Join Aspen UK CEO Penny Richards in our first episode as she speaks with Rising Leader Alexander Urwin and Aspen Young European Leader, Beatrice Graupner.

Listen now: https://www.aspenuk.org/events/leadership-insights/

13/12/2023

We're so thrilled to hear that Aspen UK alum Indhu Rubasingham has been appointed as the new artistic director of the National Theatre! 👏

Indhu will not only bring her magnificent experience and creativity to the role, but values-based leadership that we know will make her tenure successful.

Congratulations Indhu!

https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/news/indhu-rubasingham-appointed-as-director/

Indhu will work alongside Executive Director Kate Varah who also becomes Joint Chief Executive in a co-leadership model.

08/12/2023

New Podcast! Tune in to ‘Our Generational Challenge’ for a thoughtful discussion on youth empowerment and the role of culture, creativity & music in giving young people a voice.

This episode features Paul Lindley, British Entrepreneur & Author of ‘How to Build a Better Future for Our Children (and Everyone Else) in conversation with Rising Leaders Dafydd Evans and Johanan Walker.

Listen now: https://www.aspenuk.org/events/our-generational-challenge-raising-the-nation/

05/12/2023

2023 has been an incredible year for our Rising Leaders Fellowship. We’ve continued to welcome exceptional individuals into the community, all eager to reflect, connect, and grow.

We’d like to thank our Rising Leaders for their willingness to dive right in and take part in the experience. You have made the Fellowship what it is.

As we come to the end of the year, we’d like to invite you to nominate someone you know for the Fellowship, so that we can continue to foster the next generation of brilliant young minds.

If you know a great leader aged 21 – 35 who you think would benefit from taking part, please nominate them www.aspenuk.org/rising-leaders-fellowship-overview/

01/12/2023

New Podcast! Tune in to our latest podcast ‘Buildings vs Biodiversity’ with Mars Wrigley UK.

Listen now for a thought-provoking conversation about how we’re building our housing, what needs to change and what people really want when it comes to natural spaces.

This episode features Anis Abou Zaki, Partner in Environmental Design and Sustainability at Foster and Partners; Aileen Evans, CEO of Grand Union Housing Group; Dusty Gedge, International Ambassador for the European Federation of Green Roof & Wall Associations and Jess Kennedy, Climate & Sustainability Associate Director at Arup. The discussion was moderated by Kate Turner, a consultant, working in the space between decarbonisation and the digital sector.

Listen now: https://www.aspenuk.org/events/critical-conversations-5-buildings-vs-biodiversity/