Speaker: Professor Bruno Latour. Bruno Latour is a renowned French sociologist of science, anthropologist and professor at Sciences Po, Paris and LSE Centennial Professor in the Department of Sociology.
Speaker: Billy Bragg, Chair: Dr Robin Archer. Is it possible to be both progressive and patriotic? Those on the left are constantly reminded that there are many types of socialism - often competing with one another. Is the same true of patriotism? We are quick to dismiss such impulses as little more than xenophobia wrapped in pageantry, but could a love of one’s country be a progressive force in society?
Speaker: Dr Naghmeh Sohrabi, Chair: Dr Roham Alvandi. On February 11th, 1979, a revolution was declared in Iran to the surprise of both many observers and participants. But what does a revolution feel like to those in its midst before the term is even used to define this great upheaval?
With the outbreak of the First World War, George Bernard Shaw’s reputation torpedoed when he published his anti-war pamphlet Commonsense About the War. Shunned by the theatrical world, Shaw, heavily influenced by Russia in Heartbreak House, came to welcome one of the war’s consequences– the overthrow of Tsar Nicholas II. The same events were to send the Russian composer Igor Stravinsky into Western exile for the rest of his life. The Soldier’s Tale of 1918 may be viewed as a comment on the displacement of soldiers across Europe at the War’s end.
Speaker: Professor Donatella Della Porta, Chair: Dr Omar McDoom. From Gezi Park in Istanbul to Tahrir Square in Cairo, threatened regimes have faced down massive protests with brutal repression. But when do mass social movements go underground and choose violence?
Amidst fears that the planned withdrawal of Western forces will test Afghanistan’s fragile peace, the panel takes stock of the legacy of more than a decade of costly international engagement. Speaker: Jelena Bjelica, Emma Graham-Harrison, Jolyon Leslie. Chair: Dr Denisa Kostovicova.
Speakers: Professor Cecile Fabre, Professor Jeff McMahan. The 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I reminds us of the importance of ethics in war. Under what conditions may states wage war on each other? And what are the moral principles governing the conduct of war? Cecile Fabre is professor of political philosophy at the University of Oxford. Jeff McMahan is professor of philosophy at Rutgers University.
Speaker: Dr Gabriel Wollner. Gabriel Wollner offers a political philosophy perspective on questions of international finance and defends the idea of an international financial transaction tax as an instrument for making the international financial system more just.
Speaker: Dr Florence Gaub, Chair: Dr Toby Dodge. The lecture will cover post-2011 Libya and ask key questions related to post-conflict reconstruction, security sector reform and transitional justice. What can we learn for future cases of regime change? How can security be built without external security provision? What are the factors that facilitate or impede political transitions?
Conflict coaching is a highly effective intervention suitable for workplace or personal conflicts. Coaching prevents tensions and differences from escalating, and empowers individuals to understand and resolve conflict effectively. This three day training course (9&10 June, 7 July) outlines a structured seven stage model, sharing skills and giving time for practice.
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Ramon Ruiz presents "The Flamenco Trail: From the Middle East to Spain.
Film showing and discussion with director Imad Karam and executive producer Howard Grace.
A unique interfaith dialogue workshop co-facilitated with the Christian Muslim Forum exploring the faith influences that can be used to tackle difficult issues in a community setting.
An interactive workshop on transformative conversations in the event of conflict with Sarah Rozenthuler, leading psychologist, consultant and author.
Conflict Coaching course with a follow-up day on 3rd March. This will be of interest to anyone experiencing workplace or personal conflict, and also practitioners in the fields of coaching, counselling and mediation.
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An evening dialogue with Dr. Zaza Johnson Elskeikh and Stephen Ruttle QC on the faith inspiration behind mediation from a Muslim and Christian perspective. 6.30pm.
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Demonstration at AWE Aldermaston & AWE Burghfield - Rolling out the Wool Against Weapons scarf. The scarf will be rolled out between the atomic weapon factories at Aldermaston and Burghfield on Nagasaki Day in a protest against Trident.
Buses to Aldermaston/Burghfield from various locations, see www.cnduk.org/wool
For more information about the event and the knitting, see www.woolagainstweapons.co.uk
Ralph Miliband Programme ‘Nations and Borders’ lecture series. Speaker: Mike Marquesee Chair: Dr Robin Archer. Mike Marquesee seeks to explain the phenomena of ‘globalised’ spectator sport through examining its origins. This event is free and open to all with no ticket required.
In June 2013, Hassan Rouhani was elected president of Iran, running with a mandate of “moderation and wisdom”. He promised to free political prisoners and guarantee civil rights, to return “dignity to the nation”. As negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme continue, we will be exploring the changes this new leader is enacting both on the international stage and within Iran.
Following on from April’s meeting of the country’s top student newspapers, Grapevine is bringing together aspiring journalists for another night of inspiration. Once again there will be two panels, this time looking at the future of traditional media in the age of mass data, multimedia and the Internet.
