Tuesday Talks/DwD: Week 8 

2 December 2025 

18:20-21:00, Reuben Dining Hall 

How Politics Is Shaping Markets and the Implications for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Sam Gyimah is a British politician and former banker. He began his career at Goldman Sachs before being elected as the Conservative Member of Parliament for East Surrey in 2010. During his political career, he held various ministerial roles, including Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation. He resigned from the Conservative Party in protest of a no-deal Brexit and later joined the Liberal Democrats. After losing his seat in the 2019 general election, he returned to work at Goldman Sachs.

Speaker: Sam Gyimah

To attend the dinner, you must attend the prior seminar. 

Members (students and Fellows) are welcome to invite up to 5 paying guests to each of these events.  

Menu

Vegetarian Option

Reuben Style Halloumi Sticks    

Meat Option

Reuben Style Chicken Goujons

Dessert

Reuben Chocolate Brownie

2025-26 Prices

Reuben Student and Reuben Fellow: Free of charge

Student Guest: £18

Non-Student Guest: £20

College Hospitality: Free of charge

Tickets and guest tickets can only be booked by Reuben members, guests must attend the talk with a Reuben member. Full terms and conditions can be found here: please read before booking place at event.