BSA Masterclass: Science Communication Primer
New to science communication and unsure where to start? This event is intended to give those new to science communication and engagement an overview of this varied sector. It is suitable for researchers with an interest in scicomm, those in the early stages of sci comm career, and any volunteers looking to expand their skills. The sessions will […]
#gamesUR Europe 2016
The #GamesUR Conference is a one-day knowledge-sharing and networking event for professionals in playtesting and player insight, holding its second edition in London, 30 September 2016, presented by the IGDA GUR SIG. Games User Research (or #GamesUR) is a catch-all term for various techniques, professions and research into gaming and players – focusing on players’ psychology […]
Pan Africanism in Practice – Strategy Session
The inaugural debate on Pan-Africanism demonstrated that sentiment of frustration and dissolution still abound. The turnout dispelled the myth that Africans cannot unite where struggle and injustice remain. It proved true when Robbie Shilliam eloquently stated in his address “we are more empirically Pan-African now than in the 40’s & 50’s”. Pan Africanism is not just […]
Success: Luck or hard work? – An insight into how we achieve success
SUCCESS: Luck or Hard Work? Some people say that anyone can change the course of their circumstances, write their own destiny and be successful. Others believe that our upbringing and the circumstances in which we were born determine the level of success we get in life. What of the two statements is true? Are privileged […]
Self-Compassion with Dr Kristin Neff
Self-compassion involves treating ourselves like we would a good friend. Rather than continually judging and evaluating ourselves, we can show kindness toward ourselves as imperfect humans, and learn to cope better with the inevitable struggles of life. Dr Neff will show how we can make changes needed in our lives, not because we’re worthless, inadequate […]
Mattering, Knowing, and Comparing
Please join us to celebrate the launch of Mattering Press and its first four books. The event will feature short presentations from some of the editors of ‘Modes of Knowing’ and ‘Practising Comparison’, as well as from those involved in both supporting and producing the press. Contributors include Joe Deville, Michael Guggenheim, Zuzana Hrdličková, Carlos […]
Unite to Fight Austerity
Speakers include: Diane Abbott MP, Shadow Health Minister Councillor Maryam Eslamdoust Christine Shawcroft, Labour Party NEC member Mike Hedges, Unite London & Eastern Region Political Committee Murad Qureshi, former London Assembly member Matt Willgress, National Organiser, Labour Assembly Against Austerity Chris Williamson, former MP & candidate for Labour NCC After the #Brexit vote there are […]
Expanding Minds: Insights into starting up, freelancing and career change
Have you ever thought of going freelancing, setting up your own business or making a significant career change? Have you ever wondered what is like to be going on your own and start earning a living doing what you want? During this workshop we will be discussing what is like to break away from the ‘rat […]
BREXIT, Racism and Xenophobia
Speakers include : Chair : Elder Martha Osamor- Black Women and Europe Network AKALA Suresh Grover – The Monitoring Group Professor Gus John – Gus John Associates Karima Shah (performance poet/activist) Peter Herbert, Society of Black lawyers Liz Fekete – Institute of Race Relations Rotherham 12 Defence Campaign Stafford Scott – Tottenham Rights Zita Holbourne […]