Arcadia England
Talk of the Town! - Why I Protest
Date
September 29, 2015
Life of the mind
By now, you should all have heard about our current Life of the Mind theme - protest. For one thing, one wall of our centre has given way to a rather striking display on the topic. For another, each of you went to see Billy Elliot during orientation. The backdrop to that musical is, of course, the miner's strike of 1984/5. (Go here for more information about Life of the Mind.)
The word 'protest' brings all sorts of historic events and movements to mind, but it is also an incredibly apt topic for us right now within the UK (and throughout the world). From anti-austerity protests focused on the UK itself, to marches in favour of doing more to help the refugees in Europe - it seems that protest is all around us.
WHY I PROTEST
So what better way to kick off our Talk of the Town! series than with a 'Why I Protest' discussion with Ellie Mae O'Hagan?
O'Hagan is a regular columnist for the Guardian's Comment is Free section. She has also written for The Independent, New Statesman, Vice, New Humanist, Foreign Policy and Red Pepper. She currently works with the Centre for Labour and Social Studies, a think-tank for left debate and discussion originating in the trade union movement. She writes mainly on activism, the British left, feminism, and Latin America.
In conclusion? She has lots to talk about, and we think it's going to be utterly fascinating.
If you would like to sign up for the event, please email Dr Laurence Scott to secure your place. Spaces are limited and joining the facebook event does not secure you a spot.
Talk of the Town! is an exciting lecture series of guest speakers giving informal, but informative, evening talks in a particularly charming London location. Come and listen to an acclaimed writer, or expert in their field, talk about their work. Take the chance to interact with them, and fellow students, in a fun but thought provoking environment.
For details regarding the time and location of these events keep an eye on the Fall facebook group, or on posters around the centre.