Lea Ypi, a Professor of Political Theory at the London School of Economics and Political Science, has been named one of the world’s top ten most important thinkers and is renowned for her contribution to philosophy and political theory.

Free, her recent memoir, recounts her childhood in communist Albania and has won the Ondaatje Prize and been named a book of the year by numerous publications.

Professor Lea Ypi being presented with the Medal by Auditor Áine Kennedy

The Hist was delighted to present Professor Ypi with our Gold Medal for Outstanding Contributions for Public Discourse yesterday.

Professor Ypi gave a fascinating address and Q&A for all our members, which can be viewed on our Instagram.

Thank you very much to our sponsor Arthur Cox for making this event possible!