About A-Level Conference: US Politics Today
This is an exciting opportunity for Year 12 and 13 students of A-Level Politics to hear some of the critical questions and issues in US politics leap off the textbook page, as two former Members of the US House of Representatives – one Democrat, one Republican – share reflections from their direct experience at the heart of Washington D.C.
Discussing the latest trends and events with leading academics, this day-long conference supports classroom work on key topics in A-level US Politics courses, including sessions on The Presidency, Congress, the Supreme Court, and Elections and Democracy.
Schools can attend for free either online or in-person at the British Library in London. In-person tickets will be allocated by ballot. Details on how to enter the ballot are below.
How to join this event
How to join online
Schools can watch the session via livestream on Friday 7 November, and ask questions to the former Members of Congress either in advance or through the viewing platform.
To book your ticket for the livestream, press ‘Book now’ on this page where you will be redirected to complete your booking on Eventbrite.
Share your class’s questions for speakers in advance by emailing eccles-institute@bl.uk by Wednesday 29 October with the subject ‘US Politics Today: Online’.
How to attend in-person, at the Library
To register your interest in bringing your school to this event in-person please:
- Email eccles-institute@bl.uk with the subject ‘US Politics Today: in-person’, specifying which date you would like to attend and the size of your party (students and teachers)
- Send your expression of interest by Friday 26 September
Places will be allocated by ballot and schools will be notified by Friday 3 October. Please note, schools are expected to make their own arrangements for students’ lunch.
More events with the former Members of Congress
More school events with the former Members of Congress in Norwich and Leicester will also be taking place during the week of 3 November 2025. If you would like more information about these, please email eccles-institute@bl.uk with the subject ‘US Politics Today: Norwich/Leicester’ (as appropriate).
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