Welcome to the first week of term! This week we have a range of events lined up from decolonising law, which may be of interest to those taking Paper 6 at Part II, and Climate Risk Week starting on Monday which has valuable links to the Part 1B course 🌾🌍 As always, make sure you check the details before the event as these are correct at the time of publishing, but subject to change. Let us know what events you want to see more off in future features! Geography love from the Blog Team. 🦒🦎🐠
Thursday 8th October – Decolonise Law Speaker Series: Prof Rohini Sen:
Time: 10:30 – 11:30
Hosted by: Decolonise Law Cambridge.
About the event: This discussion focuses on the Anxious Pedagogue and Newer Epistemologies, with Professor Rohini Sen speaking about how we need to engage with newer and competing (co-existing epistemologies) as part of decolonizing the curriculum. You can access this event, which will take place over zoom, through the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6714452188 (Meeting ID: 671 445 2188; Passcode: 456265)
Thursday 8th October – What’s so wrong with Multinational Corporations?
Time: 18:00 – 20:00
Hosted by: Global Justice Now and Global Justice Now Youth Cambridge.
About the event: Organised by Cambridge Global Justice youth activists, with a workshop run by Anglia Ruskin student Ana Serrano and Global Justice Now campaigner Sam Lund-Harket. This workshop will explore why corporate power is such a dominant force in society and how our economy is built for and shaped by multinational corporations. It will look at the consequences of this and those who are trying to change the system for the better – demanding social and economic justice. This online interactive workshop is being organised by and for young people in Cambridge, but is open to those across the country. You can register for this limited-capacity event at: https://act.globaljustice.org.uk/node/2282?fbclid=IwAR284qp1qbMNlbJfiT3kdK2SqnQKRJ6iCpQvFmdyT5UsP10yVNcwa-BlC30
Friday 9th October – Growth and solidarity: Cities reimagining human mobility in Africa and Europe:
Time: 13:00 – 14:30
Hosted by: Overseas Development Institute, LSE European Institute and The London School of Economics and Political Science.
About the event: A discussion that focuses on the impact of COVID-19 on cities and the Mayors Dialogue (which focuses on highlighting and testing innovations for inclusive local governance, access to basic services, green economies, and fairer, more equitable trade, mobility, and a stronger partnership between Africa and Europe) chaired by Dr Angelo Martelli. The speakers are Yvonne Aki-Sawyerr, Giuseppe Sala, Marta Forest and Professor Ricky Burdett. You can register for this event at: https://www.lse.ac.uk/Events/2020/10/202010091300/mobility
Monday 12th October – Climate Risk Week 2020:
Time: Five days.
Hosted by: The Economist.
About the event: A five day online event in which The Economist discusses and questions the role that governments and central banks play in incorporating climate-change data into financial decision-making, and how public and private sectors can work cohesively to combat climate change. Find more information on the event schedule and book your ticket here: https://bit.ly/2XXRDsQ
Monday 12th October – Risk and Renewal in the Pacific Network:
Time: 10:00 – 11:30
Hosted by: The Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities (CRASSH).
About the event: This event forms part of a series of online talks focusing on the Pacific, which is once again at the frontline of worldwide challenges, including those posed by climate change, economic inequality, inter-ethnic conflict, disease epidemics including HIV and tuberculosis, cultural heritage destruction, and language extinction.
This event focuses on Epidemiological risk regarding COVID-19 in the Pacific, with speakers Pounamu Jade Aikman (from Australia), Peter Dwyer (from Melbourne) and Monica Minnegal (from Melbourne). Get your tickets to the event here: bit.ly/2Ryydbi
Monday 12th October – Young People and (anti-) Racism: whose lives matter in Europe?
Time: 17:00 – 18:30
Hosted by: The London School of Economics and Political Science European Institute.
About the event: This panel will discuss how racism has deeply shaped both European past and present and how young people today can determine how it’ll shape Europe’s future.The speakers are Dr Manmit Bhambra, Magid Magid, Dr Emilia Zenzile Roig and Hiba Latreche with the discussion chaired by Dr Jennifer Jackson-Preece. You can register for this event here: https://www.lse.ac.uk/Events/2020/10/202010121700/europe
Tuesday 13th October – Freedom of Movement for all: A workshop on migration:
Time: 18:00 – 19:30
Hosted by: Global Justice Now and Our Future Now.
About the event: This event explores arguments and ideas including the UK government’s ‘hostile environment’ policy, detention islands in Greece and the inequality that is implicit within the walls that are rising around the world. Hear from Global Justice Now youth activists Jelly Cleaver and Cameron Joshi and explore the migration crisis in an open, non-judgemental way to learn about how to support migrant rights today. You can register for this event here: https://act.globaljustice.org.uk/freedom-movement-workshop?fbclid=IwAR3ato_ZwEqE69hYCj-Y9uF4F2JMDmGrdWx4CqNriZ-AAc1-J4uSqqcu69I