University of Wisconsin–Madison

Seminar Series

Every semester, experts present timely policy research from the La Follette School, UW–Madison, and around the world.


Faculty, students, and visitors engage in dialogue about topics such as poverty and welfare, health, education, international affairs, trade and finance, and the environment. All presentations are free and open to the public.

Upcoming seminars

Portrait of Susan Yackee featured in a BRAVA magazine article

Susan Webb Yackee is planning seminars during the 2026-27 academic year.

Earn course credit

Graduate students in PA 802 Public Affairs Seminar Series attend seminars from our series or select other groups at UW–Madison and write reports as part of their course requirements.

Learn more about the class