News: February 2020
‘This Is Who I Am’ – Free performance
Bangor University’s School of History, Philosophy and Social Sciences are proud to be hosting a performance by Ice and Fire productions, part of the organisation Actor’s for Human Rights, that develops original theatre pieces from human rights testimonies and documentary evidence and are shaped by the people and communities who they work closely with.
‘This is Who I am’ will be performed in the Univeristy’s Pontio, Room PL2 on Friday 13 March 2020 as 3.00- 4.30 and entry is free.
Publication date: 28 February 2020
CALL FOR PAPERS / POSTERS: WISERD Annual Conference 2020
Publication date: 14 February 2020
Celebrating civil society research: a new chapter
This week the Wales Institute of Social and Economic Research and Data (WISERD, a collaborative venture between the universities of Aberystwyth, Bangor, Cardiff, South Wales and Swansea), launched their five-year plan for civil society research at a stakeholder event at the Senedd. Their new research will explore social and economic inequality, migration and multiculturalism, the foundational economy, the changing dynamics of work, and animal rights and A.I.
Celebrating civil society research – a new chapter was attended by over 70 people, including key stakeholders from public, private, policy and third sectors. Guest speakers included Mark Drakeford AM, First Minister of Wales and Professor Alison Park, Director of Research at the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC).
Publication date: 14 February 2020
The Rt. Hon Jack Straw: Defeat from the Jaws of Victory: Labour’s Fatal Attraction
The Rt. Hon Jack Straw visits Bangor University on Tuesday 18 February at 6.00 to deliver a Public Lecture.
The Rt Hon Jack Straw’s lecture titled: Defeat from the Jaws of Victory: Labour’s Fatal Attraction is open to the public at no charge. Tickets are limited, but available to book through Pontio’s website or Box Office (01248 382828).
Publication date: 13 February 2020
Women in Publishing: a one-day symposium
Women in Publishing. On 15 February 2020, Bangor University will host influential women from across the publishing world for a one-day symposium.
Publication date: 10 February 2020