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British Election Study 60th Anniversary Lecture

06 Aug 24

British Election Study 60th Anniversary Lecture

The British Election Study has been running since 1964. To celebrate its 60th year the BES Director, Professor Edward Fieldhouse (University of Manchester) will give a lecture, in London on 9 September.

The lecture, entitled, ‘Realignment? Election 24 and the shadow of Brexit. Lessons from 60 years of the British Election Study, will look back at political highlights of the past 60 years and provide new insights into the 2024 general election.

The Anniversary Lecture and Drinks Reception will take place at the British Academy from 6pm on Monday 9 September, and ITV News, Deputy Political Editor, Anushka Asthana will host.

Please register to attend via the online booking form for the Anniversary Lecture and Drinks Reception.

The BES is managed by a partnership between the University of Manchester and the University of Oxford

Professor Jane Green, Co-Director BES, said:

"Understanding exceptional elections is only possible if you can analyse them in the context of over-time comparison, and this is what the British Election Study, over 60 years, has made possible. It's a privilege to help lead the British Election Study and it will be great to celebrate at the anniversary event on September 9th. It is sure to be a fascinating lecture!”

Find out more about the BES on our BES Impact page.