Lane Lecture 2026 Now Open for Registration
The Thomas Ashton Institute is delighted to announce that registration is , taking place on Wednesday 21 October 2026 at the Kanaris Lecture Theatre, Manchester Museum.
This year鈥檚 distinguished guest speaker is Professor Gillian Leng CBE, Chair of the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council and former Chief Executive of NICE. She will deliver a talk titled:
鈥淭he Evolution of Evidence and the Changing Nature of Employment: What this means for the work of the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council.鈥�
The programme includes:
4:00pm 鈥� In鈥憄erson registration (with complimentary tea and coffee)
4:30鈥�6:00pm 鈥� Main Lecture & Q&A
6:00鈥�8:00pm 鈥� Post鈥憀ecture reception with refreshments
The event is free to attend and open to colleagues, researchers, policymakers, students, and the wider public. Both in鈥憄erson and online attendance options are available. Please note that online participants must complete both Eventbrite registration and the additional Microsoft Webinar registration link provided after checkout.
This annual lecture, delivered in collaboration with the Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health, will explore how shifting evidence landscapes and employment patterns are shaping future approaches to worker health, policy, and regulation.