VISIT the List of Economics, Finance & Business Groups which were advertising forthcoming live Lectures and Talks Online when their Records were reviewed.

Occasional public lectures and related events, often annotated with something like: 'The event is free and open to all, however space is limited'.

Intensive series of specialist lectures, many accessible to non-researchers, plus occasional public lectures.

'Our public events are open to anyone to attend ... We also hold private events, attendance at these is part of our donation package.'

'The Institute holds lectures throughout the year in London on key topics in the area of Islamic finance. These lectures are generally held monthly with extended lectures for visiting scholars are organised separately in honour of two leading early Muslim scholars – Ibn Rushd and Ibn Khaldun, and to highlight and nurture the intellectual capital available within the Muslim Community ... Attendance to the lectures is free though, in certain instances and for the extended lecture series, the Institute may require to make a charge.'

'London Business School’s academic strength and global outlook drives original and provocative business thinking. We challenge conventional wisdom, transform careers and empower our people to change the way the world does business ... The School provides a lively, stimulating and relevant programme of speaker events each year to engage and inspire its network and the business community at large.'

Range of events with annotations frequently such as: 'Seats will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis so please arrive early to avoid disappointment'. However, probably best to enquire about attendance instead of just turning up ...

‘There has never been a greater need for a new economy. The New Economics Foundation exists to make it happen. We’re rooted in real lives, workplaces and communities. We equip people with the tools they need to take action, now. Together we will build a new economy where people really take control.’

The Annual Public Lecture 'This initiative by the RES aims to bring the best communicators in the economics profession into contact with a wide public and to show the importance of top-quality economic research. Aimed principally at sixth form students of Economics but of interest to all, the Annual Public Lectures have become an established part of the senior school calendar.'

Occasional Special Events (public lectures, conferences, etc.).

‘One of City, University of London’s five Schools ... City’s leading academics regularly deliver public lectures at City and external speakers range from Nobel Prize winners and Tech City innovators to industry leaders and policy makers. A range of free concerts are also held at City throughout the year, from genres that encompass both the traditional and the experimental. The majority of events are free to attend and open to the general public.’

ALERT Name Change: ‘Until we have our new name, our legally trademarked name remains Cass Business School. To signal our commitment to the name change, whenever possible, we will refer to ourselves as The Business School (formerly Cass).