Your Vote Matters?  Elections in the past, present and future

What’s on offer?

If you have an interest in history, politics or anything in between, join us for this lively discussion where our panel of economic historians, chaired by a stand-up comedian, debate threats to democracy old and new.

What’s it about?

Recently, it seems democracy has never been so important, and yet so threatened. As almost 50% of the global population will vote in 2024, what are some of the lessons we can learn from past elections and democratic upheavals? Is voter misinformation a new phenomenon? What will elections look like a decade from now? How can the lessons of the past inform our understanding of our democratic future?  And how has the rise of social media changed the way people engage with parties and policies?

Who’s leading the event?

Dr Chris Colvin Queens University

Open to

Adults and young people

Of particular interest to

Those interested in history, politics and those involved in policymaking

Event booking deadline