Lane Lecture 2026: The Evolution of Evidence and the Changing Nature of Employment: What this means for the work of the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council

Dates:	21 October 2026
Times:	16:30 - 18:00
What is it:	Lecture
Organiser:	Thomas Ashton Institute
How much:	Free
Who is it for:	University staff, External researchers, Adults, Current University students, General public, Post 16
Speaker:	Professor Gillian Leng

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In collaboration with the Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health, the Thomas Ashton Institute is delighted to announce that registration for this years Annual Lane Lecture is open.

The lecture will take place on Wednesday 21 October 2026, in the Kanaris Lecture Theatre, The Manchester Museum

Programme:

. Main Lecture & Q&A 4:30pm (in?person registration opens at 4:00pm). . Reception from 6-8pm . Online attendance also available

Our guest speaker for 2026 is Professor Gillian Leng CBE. In person and online tickets are available.

Register today: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lane-lecture-2026-with-guest-speaker-professor-gillian-leng-cbe-tickets-1985988350618

Price: Free

Speaker

Professor Gillian Leng

Role: Chair

Organisation: Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC)

Biography: https://www.gov.uk/government/people/gillian-leng

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Kanaris Lecture Theatre
Manchester Museum
Oxford Road Manchester Phone: 0161-2752648 Email: museum@manchester.ac.uk

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Thomas Ashton Institute for Risk and Regulatory Research

ashton@manchester.ac.uk