Evento 13: Manuel Muñiz and Minouche Shafik in conversation with Anne McElvoy

As the world faces growing polarisation, democratic fragility and technological disruption, how can we rethink the institutions that hold our societies together? What kind of new social contract do we need for this era of uncertainty, and what role should universities play in shaping it?

Baroness Minouche Shafik, Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Victoria and Albert Museum and member of the UK House of Lords, has held leadership positions in some of the world's most influential institutions, including President of the London School of Economics, Deputy Governor of the Bank of England and Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund. In her influential book What We Owe Each Other: A New Social Contract, she puts forward a powerful proposal to redefine the balance of responsibilities between individuals, governments and institutions, with dignity and opportunity at its core.

She will be joined by Manuel Muñiz, international rector of IE University and chairman of the board of directors of IE New York College. An expert on global affairs and former secretary of state for Global Spain, Muñiz offers a forward-looking vision of the role universities can play in strengthening democracy, civic trust and international cooperation.

Moderated by Anne McElvoy, executive editor of POLITICO in Europe and host of the Politics at Sam and Anne's podcast. This timely conversation will explore how higher education can contribute to rebuilding social cohesion and fostering a renewed civic ethic in a context of global change.

Event in English (with direct translation in Spanish available)

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