for the public understanding of economics and entrepreneurship

The Vinson centre is a space for research and knowledge exchange at the University of Buckingham where individuals and teams come together to pursue exciting projects in novel ways.

Who we are

We are the home of Classical Liberalism in the United Kingdom.

We work with students and scholars of economics of all ages on events and outreach to promote a wider understanding of how markets and entrepreneurship promote welfare. We do this through events, programmes, publications and multi-media. We welcome collaboration with schools, colleges, universities, think tanks and individuals.

We challenge received wisdom and rethink economics and entrepreneurship as a single subject furthering our understanding and pursuit of trade and enterprise in a free society.

The Vinson Centre

The initiative and its programmes were made possible as a result of the kind support of Lord Vinson of Roddam Dene. On launching the centre, Lord Vinson commented: “Overwhelmingly the facts pointed to Buckingham as the place to choose if you want to advance entrepreneurialism – manifested, not least, by being the first university to offer two-year courses and its uniquely sound thinking on liberal economics. Both Buckingham and I have been closely associated with the IEA, and I and my Trustees wanted to cement the relationship. As an entrepreneur I have been exceptionally fortunate in life. I also wanted to foster the qualities that create new businesses, because they are the foundation of the prosperity of any nation.”

The Director of the Centre is Juan Castañeda, Senior Lecturer of Economics at the University of Buckingham.

Events

Vinson Centre Conference: Classical Liberalism 2025

‘The Diversity of Classical Liberalism’

Session 1 – On Classical Liberal Traditions

Session 2 – On Classical Liberalism and Change

Session 3 – On International Relations and Conflict

Session 4 – Classical Liberalism: a dialogue between Public Choice School and the Austrian School

Venue: Vinson Building Auditorium, University of Buckingham, Hunter Street, Buckingham MK18 1EG.
Date: Monday 7 July 2025.
Time: 9: 45 AM – 6:30 PM.

More detail

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Date(s)
7 July 2025

Economic Affairs Applied Research Workshop 2025

Venue

The workshop will be held at Universidad de las Hespérides, Calle los Balcones, 10, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain.

Date

December 11-12, 2025


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Date(s)
11 December 2025 - 12 December 2025

How to find us

The Vinson Building
University of Buckingham
Hunter Street
Buckingham
MK18 1EG UK