Dr Reinhard Huss from the UBI Lab in Leeds believes a Universal Basic Income could create a fairer, greener world. Join us to explore this fascinating topic.

Imagine a world where everyone has the security to thrive – a Universal Basic Income (UBI) that isn't just 'free money', but a fundamental right to a stable livelihood. In the face of urgent global challenges, UBI offers an unprecedented way to transform our relationships with both the planet and each other. By funding UBI through responsible approaches – like reparations for historical injustices and fees for the commercial use of shared resources (such as air, water, and land) – we can move beyond wasteful, outdated systems and build an economy designed for future generations.

Join us to explore how UBI could evolve from a concept to a global reality. We'll discuss the work of the Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN) and its vision for UBI, examine creative funding sources such as wealth taxes and payments for using shared resources, and address common concerns about costs and feasibility. This conversation will challenge current ideas about our shared resources, suggesting they aren't 'free for all' but rather our 'collective wealth' – assets we should protect for future generations.

This is your chance to engage in a forward-thinking conversation about funding a brighter, more sustainable future. Discover how UBI could reshape economies, provide a secure social foundation for everyone, and help foster a more balanced relationship with nature.

Our Speaker

Dr Reinhard Huss has worked in clinical, research, public and global health throughout his career including years long assignments in Zimbabwe, the Central African Republic, Germany and UK. Through his academic career he has taught at and lead programmes for the University of Heidelberg and Nuffield Centre for International Health and Development at the University of Leeds. He developed a passion for “economic justice for health” during his academic work, which he has since dedicated his life to. Unable to truly retire, he now is the coordinator for the UBI lab Leeds, is a member of the Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN) and Unconditional Basic Income Europe (UBIE).

Our venue

Farm Road Sports & Social Club has free parking and is a ten-minute walk from the Sheffield train station and bus interchange. When arriving please press the buzzer at the door to be let in and head for the "Concert Room".

Feel free to pick up a drink at the bar and bring it in, but please arrive early to avoid the queue at the bar.