For those new to Cambridge or to the blog, welcome! 💚🌳 In this section we give you the rundown of some of the best events of interest to us Geographers. This year will be slightly different with most events taking place virtually, which means the scope of our events will be more diverse. If you’re involved in any events that you think may be of interest to your fellow Geographers, please do leave a comment below or message one of the Blog Team (Sophie John, Hannah Harrison and Daria Ghezzi). Please note the event details are correct at the time of publishing, so please check before you attend! 🌷🐝🌴
Although Michaelmas term has not yet started, and many of our fellow Geographers have not moved back to Cambridge, we thought we’d share some online events happening in the following week. We’ve got everything from Brexit discussions to an information session on law conversions. 🐳🌱
Thursday 1st October – In conversation with Hilary Been: Behind the politics of International Development.
Time: 11:00 – 12:00
Hosted by: Oxford Forum for International Development.
About the event: The theme of the discussion is focused on looking behind the politics of International Development including the integration of the DfiD with the FCO and the need for UN reform. You need to register for this event and the link can be found on their Facebook event page.
Thursday 1st October – Science and Politics after the Pandemic.
Time: 18:30 – 20:00
Hosted by: London School of Economics and Political Science.
About the event: This event is part of the ‘Shaping the Post-COVID World initiative’ series run by LSE. The speakers are Professor Neil Furguson and Laura Spinney, with the discussion chaired by Dr. Robin Archer. Again, you do need to register for the event and can watch over a Facebook live. Details can be found on their Facebook event page on how to register.
Monday 5th October – UN Peace Operations and International Relations Theory.
Time: 14:00 – 15:30
Hosted by: Conflict, Security and Development Research Group.
About the event: Professor Mats Berdal will chair and present the speakers, with Professor John Karlsrud, Dr. Kseniya Oksamtya and Dr. Sarah von Billerbeck speaking on sociological institutionalism, liberal institutionalism and the UN peacekeeping bureaucracy and Security Council. Again, you do need to register for the event and details can be found on their Facebook event page.
Monday 5th October – Brexit and Culture Wars: Is this a new ‘normal’?
Time: 17:00 – 18:30
Hosted by: London School of Economics and Political Science.
About the event: As the next decade of the Women, Peace and Security agenda is upon us, Professor John Denham and Sara Hobolt, along with Chaminda Jaynetti, will discuss the role, contributions and potential academic institutions in addressing the gaps that exists and how to best prepare and serve the next generation. The discussion is hosted by Professor Tony Travers and you do need to register for the event and can watch over a Facebook live. Details can be found on their Facebook event page on how to register.
Tuesday 6th October – Law Conversion Course (PGDL) Virtual Open Evening.
Time: 18:00 – 19:00
Hosted by: BPP.
About the event: This session gives prospective students a chance to speak with tutors about studying the Law Conversion Course (PGDL) at BPP University Law School. Again, this is an online event and tickets can be freely secured at: bit.ly/3mU7fJF
Tuesday 6th October – The Long ascent: Confronting the crisis and building a more resilient economy.
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Hosted by: London School of Economics and Political Science.
About the event: This event celebrates LSE’s 125th anniversary with Kristalina Georgieva speaking about her outlook for the global economy ahead of the IMF-World Bank Annual meetings and outline policy priorities to overcome the COVID-19 crisis. This is moderated by Sara Eisen and chaired by Minouche Shafik. You do need to register for the event and can watch over a Facebook live, for which details can be found on their Facebook event page.