One World Week 2012 | The World's Largest Student-run International Event
There is a constant stream of news about the Middle East and the events of the ‘Arab Spring’ today in our media: but do any of us really understand the causes and cultures that have combined to bring about these changes? This talk aims to debunk some of the Western myths about the Middle east, and understand the cultures of the Middle East that have affected and been effected by the recent events. Through a better cultural understanding of the Middle East we will discuss how cultural factors such as Islam and the role of women have helped shape the events, and also think on what the future of these events could be for the region and for the world.
Timings - 18:00 - 20:00
Location of event- ACCR
The Talk Speakers for this day are as follows -
Charles Tripp (Professor of Politics in the Middle East, SOAS)
Ziya Meral (Researcher on the Middle East, Writer and PhD candidate in Politics at the University of Cambridge )
Nicola Pratt (Professor on International Politics of the Middle East)
Dr. Cathia Jenainati (Member of the English and Comparative Literature Department at Warwick)
Nadim Shehadi (An assoicate fellow on Chatham's House's Middle East and North Africa Programme)
For More description .. Speaker list
Feature Film: House of Tomorrow
Shot on a location in Israel and Palestine, The House of Tomorrow looks at the conflict between these countries from a perspective of women who are focussed on building a future.
Watch the official trailer at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6ZtRUe6h_A
Timing: 15:00 - 17:00
Date: 25th January 2011
Venue: ACCR
Food Social
Essential to the culture in the Arabian Peninsula is the concept of food along with hospitality and generosity. Come enjoy an informal social networking session with our speakers and enjoy Arabian delicacies specially prepared for the occasion.
Timing: 17:00 - 18:00
Date: 25th January 2011
Venue: Chaiplancy
