Seeing the future through fiction and policy
This talk takes place in person only and is exclusively for Univeristy of Oxford members
Fiction and policy might not be the most obvious connection, but Kim Stanley Robinson’s novel Ministry of the Future is globally known as a rallying call for government, business and civil society leaders to pay greater attention to climate change, sustainability and other challenges with long-term consequences.

Join Dr Aaron Maniam and Professor Tom Hale in a conversation with Kim Stanley Robinson as they explore his creative approaches and how he engages policymakers to create a world better led, served and governed. The session will kick off Professor Hale and Dr Maniam’s new Applied Policy Module on “Managing Tomorrow Today”, which explores similar issues as Kim Stanley Robinson’s work.

Please note that this event is exclusively for University of Oxford members and is held in person only. Please register using your univeristy email address and show your Univesity card on arrival.
Date: 29 April 2025, 12:00
Venue: Blavatnik School of Government, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter OX2 6GG
Venue Details: In person only
Speakers: Kim Stanley Robinson, Dr Aaron Maniam (BSG, Univeristy of Oxford), Dr Thomas Hale (Blavatnik School of Government, Oxford)
Organising department: Blavatnik School of Government
Organiser contact email address: events@bsg.ox.ac.uk
Booking required?: Required
Booking url: https://www.bsg.ox.ac.uk/events/seeing-future-through-fiction-and-policy
Cost: This event is free - please register at the above link
Audience: Members of the University only
Editor: Anna Ulshofer