Secularism in the Kurdish Region of Iraq
Gona Saed was forced to flee Iraqi – Kurdistan in 1998 because of her active involvement in campaigning for human and women’s rights. She has lived in the UK since then and is currently Project Development Manager of the Kurdish and Middle Eastern Women’s Organisation, a UK Charity based in London. Gona is working for […]
Haunted Holborn and Bloomsbury Walk
Join the London Fortean Society on a trek through the haunted secret passageways and spaces of Temple, Holborn and Bloomsbury. Go where the stories of damned souls, gentleman ghosts, martyrs, medical experiments and awfully modern apparitions still dwell. This two-and-a-half-hour ghost walk you will hear of alleged haunted pubs and tube stations, Oliver Cromwell’s undead […]
British Witchcraft Documentaries of the 1970’s
Gary Parsons will be discussing the documentaries made at the height of the British witchcraft revival in the early 70’s looking at how these films came into being within a cultural context and the reason for their sudden decline. The talk will be illustrated with clips from the films discussed. Gary Parsons is a MA Graduate […]
Cooperatives – a Foundation for New Economics
Dr Adotey Bing-Pappoe will argue that there are important advances in technology that are making a cooperative and sharing economy easier to achieve. There is also a growing awareness of the potential of cooperatives as a way of economic organising, and a rising tide of cooperative formation around the world (USA, UK, Greece, Cuba, Argentina, […]
George Ross Memorial Lecture 2016: MM McCabe: Virtue, Ageing and Failing
MM McCabe: Virtue, Ageing and Failing followed by The 2016 Philosophy Now Award for Contributions to the Fight Against Stupidity: Peter Singer (by video link) An event hosted by Philosophy for All Free and open to all – Booking recommended. MM McCabe is a former Professor of Ancient Philosophy at King’s College London, this year’s […]
Is it Time to Rethink the “University”?
Jeremiads abound on the ‘end’ or the ‘death’ of modern universities. There are claims that they are been severely compromised by ‘neoliberalism’ and social changes and left behind by technological advances. An increasing number of writers believe the university has been transformed turned into ‘safe spaces’, an extended school environment, that infantilises students. Many people […]
London Green Party Annual General Meeting
All Green Party members are warmly invited to attend our London Green Party AGM which is taking place, Saturday 22nd October 10.00am-4.30pm at Conway Hall The venue is within easy distance of Holborn Station, and is well served by bus – entry is absolutely free! Here is what you can look forward to on the day: The outgoing joint […]
Mindfulness: beyond the hype – with Ed Halliwell
Join us for an inspiring evening as Ed Halliwell looks beyond the hype about mindfulness and shares practical ways to be more mindful in everyday life. Recent years have seen an explosion of interest in Mindfulness. But alongside increasing scientific evidence and public interest, there has also been lot of misunderstanding and hype. Ed Halliwell gets […]
Tibet Foundation: Aid to Tibet – A Unique Cultural Performance
Featuring artists from Tibet, Mongolia, India and UK. A fun-filled evening of music, momos and circle dancing. Whether you’re already in love with the culture or you want to learn more, we can guarantee you a great night. Join hands with the community and show your support for Tibet Foundation at Conway Hall this November!