The Battle of Ideas 2009

Now in its fifth year, the Battle of Ideas festival is upon us once again.  With over seventy debates, organised by the Institute of Ideas and hosted by the Royal College of Art, everything is up for grabs, from education and its discontents, to Africa and the recession, activism, war and scientific enquiry. The Battle of Ideas promises two-days of vigorous debate in a forum where “free speech is allowed”.  Director Claire Fox tells us more.