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SUMMARY:Impacts of Climate Change on Water Resources and Food Security in the Arab Countries with Focus on Egypt and Jordan
DESCRIPTION:Impacts of Climate Change on Water Resources and Food Security in the Arab Countries with Focus on Egypt and Jordan\n  \n\n    Date and Time:\n    Wednesday\, 10th June 2026\n    6:00 PM Amman / Beirut Time\n    5:00 PM Swiss Time\n    4:00 PM UK Time\n   \n\n    Location:\n    Live Online Webinar\n   \n\n    Speaker:\n    Prof. Nader Noureldeen M. Ramadan\n   \n\n    Prof. Nader Noureldeen M. Ramadan is a distinguished scholar in Soil and Water Sciences at Cairo University and a leading expert in sustainable agriculture\, land reclamation\, and food security.\n   \n\n    With decades of academic\, governmental\, and international experience\, including collaborations with organisations such as FAO and NATO\, and visiting professorships in Canada\, the United States\, Italy\, and Spain\, Prof. Ramadan has made significant contributions to research and policy on climate change\, desertification\, and sustainable resource management.\n   \n\n    Overview:\n   \n\n    This online webinar will explore the impacts of climate change on water resources and food security across the Arab region\, with a particular focus on Egypt and Jordan. The session will consider the growing pressures placed on water availability\, agricultural systems\, land use\, and sustainable resource management\, while addressing the wider implications for regional resilience and food security.\n   \n\n    Drawing on his extensive expertise in soil and water sciences\, sustainable agriculture\, and climate-related policy\, Prof. Ramadan will provide insight into the environmental\, developmental\, and policy challenges facing Arab countries in responding to climate change.\n   \n\n    \n      Click here to register\n    \n   \n\n    Click below for more information and to download the poster:\n   \n\n    \n      Impacts of Climate Change on Water Resources and Food Security in the Arab Countries with Focus on Egypt and Jordan
URL:https://humelausanne.ch/event/impacts-of-climate-change-on-water-resources-and-food-security-in-the-arab-countries-with-focus-on-egypt-and-jordan/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:THE ART AND SCIENCE OF MAKING THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE: A JOURNEY OF A FAMILY BUSINESS
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a transformative exploration into the dynamics of family businesses\, featuring key insights from renowned leaders in the field. Dive deep into the complexities and innovative strategies that make family-run ventures thrive in today’s competitive environment. \n  \nOPENING REMARKS \nH.E. MR. YOUSEF KHALAWI\, Secretary General of Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development \n  \nSPEAKER \nPROF. MAURIZIO BRAGAGNI\, MBA\, CDir\, FIoD\, OBE\, the CEO of Tratos Ltd and a leader in global business and sustainability. A respected author and professor\, he brings extensive expertise in family business dynamics and innovative strategies. Prof. Bragagni’s roles at the University of Bolton and Bayes Business School highlight his commitment to advancing business education and sustainability. \n  \n  \nHIGHLIGHTS \nExpert Speakers \nInteractive Q&A \nNetworking Opportunities \nWho Should Attend? \nBusiness Owners and Entrepreneurs \nStudents and Academics in Business Studies \nProfessionals Interested in Family Business Dynamics \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://humelausanne.ch/event/the-art-and-science-of-making-the-impossible-possible-a-journey-of-a-family-business/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Fiscal Policies and Private Sector Development in Jordan
DESCRIPTION:About the speaker\n\n\n\n\nHis Excellency Dr. Ibrahim Saif\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Ibrahim Saif is currently an Independent Consultant based in Amman serving boards. Until May 2023 he was the Vice President for Manaseer Group and previously\, served as the CEO of Jordan Strategy Forum. He has also served as the Minister of Planning and International Cooperation from March 2013 until March 2015. Prior to his appointment as a Minister\, Saif was a Senior Scholar at the Carnegie Middle East Centre\, and served as a consultant to the World Bank\, the International Monetary Fund and other international organisations. Saif was also a Former Director of the Centre for Strategic Studies at the University of Jordan\, and served as the Secretary General of the Economic and Social Council in Jordan. \nDr. Ibrahim Saif has taught at both the University of London and Yale University where he led courses on the econommies of the Middle East.
URL:https://humelausanne.ch/event/fiscal-policies-and-private-sector-development-in-jordan/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:CAN FAMILY-RUN BUSINESSES LAST FOREVER?  A talk about building 100-year-old companies
DESCRIPTION:By Professor Enrique Soriano \n\n\n\nOnline webinar on Wednesday 22nd November 2023 @ 9am (UK)Agenda09:00 – 09:10 – Welcome and opening remarks by Prof. Aman Wirakartakusuman & Prof. Mohammed Abdel-Haq09:10 – 09:40 – Speaker: Prof. Enrique Soriano09:40 – 10:10 – Speaker: Ms. Shanti Poesposoetjipto10:10 – 10:30 – Q & A led by Prof. Mohammed Abdel-Haq10:30 – 10:40 – Summary and Closing by Moderator \nAbout the Speakers \nProfessor Enrique M. Soriano III \nis a World Bank/IFC Governance Consultant\, Columnist\, Book Author\, Former Chair\, and Professor of Global Marketing at the ATENEO Graduate School of Business. He is a member of the Singapore Institute of Directors (SID) and presently sits as an Independent Director of Publicly listed Emperador Distillers and Travelers Hotel International (Resorts World Manila). He also sits as Board Advisor to 25 family businesses in Asia. As a Senior Fellow at the IPMI Case Center\, he has led a number of talks and workshops at IPMI over the years. \nMs. Shanti Poesposoetjipto \nis an Indonesian entrepreneur and businessperson who founded and the Ambassador to the Family Business Network Asia (FBN Asia)\, founded and the Chairperson of the Board of Trustee to the Yayasan Fitrah Bisnis Keluarga Nusantara (FBN Indonesia). Ms Poesposoetjipto will be the discussant for the talk. \nShe has been serving as CEO of PT Ngrumat Bondo Utomo\, the Family Office of the Soedarpo Family\, in charge of several subsidiaries in several industries. She is also the President and Chairman of PT Samudera Indonesia Tbk\, one of Indonesia’s largest shipping company\, which was established in 1953.FBN Indonesia has been a valued partner and sponsor for events related to family business at IPMI. \nProfessor Mohammed Abdel-Haq \nis founder of the Centre for Islamic Finance\, Professor in Banking\, and Assistant Vice-Chancellor at the University of Bolton with responsibility for all postgraduate development. As well as his academic experience\, Mohammed has a wealth of professional experience in banking\, finance and public life\, including a long career in banking and private wealth management with major financial institutions such as Citi Bank\, Deutsche Bank and HSBC\, and as the founder of Oakstone Merchant Bank.
URL:https://humelausanne.ch/event/can-family-run-businesses-last-forever-a-talk-about-building-100-year-old-companies/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:From Tragedy to Legislative Changes
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Mrs Figen Murray\n\n\n\n\n\nMartyn’s Law\n\n\n\n\n\nFigen Murray\, mother of Manchester Arena bombing victim Martyn Hett\, is working with Survivors Against Terror and former Chief Superintendent Nick Aldworth to push for Martyn’s Law to become legislation. The proposed law would require venues to provide staff with counter-terrorism training\, carry out risk assessments\, mitigate identified risks\, and have a counter-terrorism action plan. Local authorities would also need to be prepared for an attack. \nFigen was shocked to find that there are legal requirements for toilets and rules about the temperature of food served\, but nothing about keeping people safe from terrorist attacks. While Martyn’s Law cannot stop all attacks\, it aims to significantly reduce opportunities for\nterrorists to target areas where people gather. The law does not seek to restrict people’s free movement but rather ensure that venues do everything possible to keep customers safe. \nTo read Figen’s full proposal for Martyn’s Law\, click here\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the webinar\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Centre for Islamic Finance and the Centre for Contemporary Coronial Law at the University of Bolton in Association with the Hume Institute for Postgraduate Studies\, Lausanne\, are delighted to host a lecture entitled “From Tragedy to Legislative Changes” presented by Mrs Figen Murray. \nFigen gives an emotional account of the personal impact the murder of her son had after he was killed alongside 21 others during the Manchester Arena Terrorist Attack. Figen also talks about discovering a gap in security  legislation and her subsequent campaign that initially started online and has now officially been given the green light to proceed with a draft legislation being presented in Spring this year. She is asking the government to make security at venues mandatory\, something that is to date still a recommendation. \nIn addition\, Figen visits schools and educates young people on the dangers of online radicalisation\, how to recognise online terrorist recruiters\, how to recognise signs of radicalisation and how to get support and help.
URL:https://humelausanne.ch/event/from-tragedy-to-legislative-changes/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230327T180000
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SUMMARY:War in Ukraine from a European Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Lieutenant-colonel (FR-A) (Retired) Vincent Arbaretier \n\n\nAbout the webinar\n\n\n\n\n\nOn 24th February 2022 Russia launched a “special military operation” against Ukraine\, with reports estimating tens of thousands of deaths on both sides\, and millions being forced to flee into neighbouring countries to seek safety and security. One year on\, Lieutenant-colonel (FR-A) (Retired) Vincent Arbaretier will reflect on the lessons Europe has learnt from the operation. \n\nThree main topics will be explored:\n● Firstly\, on both political and strategic levels\, namely the consequences on the European Defence Agency; \n● Secondly\, on an operational level\, namely on the Logistical\, Intelligence\, Command and Control organisations; \n● And last but not least\, the tactical issues and constraints as lessons learned from a high intensity warfare.
URL:https://humelausanne.ch/event/war-in-ukraine-from-a-european-perspective/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220512T170000
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SUMMARY:Assisting the Victims of Trafficking in Times of Crisis
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URL:https://humelausanne.ch/event/assisting-the-victims-of-trafficking-in-times-of-crisis/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220505T170000
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CREATED:20240813T122317Z
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SUMMARY:Water Scarcity Challenges in the Middle East
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URL:https://humelausanne.ch/event/water-scarcity-challenges-in-the-middle-east/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220317T170000
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SUMMARY:L'élection présidentielle française de 2022 et les transformations de la vie politique sous la Vème République 17 mars 2022 18:00 CET / 17:00 GMT
DESCRIPTION:WEBINAIRE EN LIGNE\nL’élection présidentielle française de 2022 et les transformations de la vie politique sous la Vème\nRépublique Hume Institute for Postgraduate Studies Lausanne\, Switzerland\n+41 21 552 68 60\nprincipal@humelausanne.ch\nwww.humelausanne.ch\nNous contacter\nHume Institute for Postgraduate Studies\nAvenue Gratta-Paille 2\nWorld Trade Center\n1018 Lausanne\, Switzerland\nAdresse de l’institut\nVisitez Hume Lausanne pour plus d’informations et pour vous inscrire\n17 mars 2022\n18:00 CET / 17:00 GMT\nA partir de la présentation des principaux enjeux et des caractéristiques majeures de\nl’élection présidentielle de 2022\, cette conférence vise à montrer la place prise\nprogressivement par les élections présidentielles au sein de la vie politique depuis 1965 et dans nos institutions. Cette conférence abordera notamment le rôle de ces élections dans la reconfiguration des\npartis politiques\, dans la transformation de la distinction gauche-droite\, la manière\ndont émergent des thématiques dominantes et l’évolution des rapports au\nsein de l’exécutif. \nConférencier\nYves Palau est professeur de science politique et directeur de\nl’Ecole internationale d’études politiques de l’université Paris-Est Créteil. Il est membre du laboratoire interdisciplinaire d’étude du politique – Hannah Arendt (LIPHA). Ses recherches portent sur l’histoire sociale des idées politiques et plus particulièrement sur l’historicité des concepts politiques\, parmi lesquels la gouvernance\, la souveraineté et la nation.
URL:https://humelausanne.ch/event/lelection-presidentielle-francaise-de-2022-et-les-transformations-de-la-vie-politique-sous-la-veme-republique-17-mars-2022-1800-cet-1700-gmt/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220302T170000
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SUMMARY:The Ukraine Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar: Wednesday 2nd March 2022 at 17:00 GMT\n  \n\n\nSpeaker:\n\n\n\n\n\nChristopher Coker is Director London School of  Economics – IDEAS and former Professor and Head of \nInternational Relations at LSE. He is the author of  over twenty books. His last was Why War? (2021) \n\n\nAbout the webinar\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Ukraine crisis has caught us all out. It should\nnot have ! It arises from a geopolitical confrontation\nbetween Russia and the West\, which was becoming clear as early as 2008. What has happened and why?
URL:https://humelausanne.ch/event/the-ukraine-crisis/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Achieving Excellence and Equity in Post Covid Education
DESCRIPTION:LIVE WEBINAR\nTony Mackay AM Prof Pasi Sahlberg Caitlin Senior Prof David Hopkins In most countries of the world\, the Corvid-19 pandemic has almost instantaneously changed life for just about everyone: economic discipline has been abandoned\, businesses have closed\, sta have been furloughed\, or asked to work from home and so on. Through lockdown\, governments have imposed restrictions on how long citizens can leave their home and in terms of education Schools and Colleges and Universities have been closed. Traditional face to face teaching has been replaced with home schooling and digital learning.\nThe question for educational leaders and policy makers is how to respond to such a cataclysmic event in a\nmorally purposeful\, authentic and principled way?\nHere\, we stand full square with McKinsey when they argue that “issues regarding equity – that is\, ensuring that\nthe needs of the most vulnerable are met – should be front and centre\, both during the closure and after students return to school.” Excellence and Equity is the central theme of Hume’s educational programmes and it is these issues that are debated by this internationally recognised panel during the Webinar.\nAbout the webinar \nProf Pasi Sahlberg\nA Finnish educator who has worked as a teacher and policymaker in Finland and advised national\neducation reforms around the world. He is currently an education advisor to the First Minister of Scotland\nand works as a Professor of Education Policy at UNSW\, Sydney.\nCaitlin Senior\nAn education researcher with a focus on exploring equity and excellence at the system level. She is\ncurrently a research student at the University of New South Wales\, Sydney\, Australia.\nProf David Hopkins\nChair of Educational leadership at the University of Bolton. He has worked at the intersection of policy\,\nresearch and practice for over forty years. Among a wide range of educational roles\, he was Chief Adviser\nto three UK Secretary of States on School Standards.\nAnthony Mackay AM\nCEO & Co Chair of the National Center on Education & the Economy\, Washington DC . He is an Expert\nAdvisor to the OECD\, Senior Fellow IBE UNESCO\, & Deputy Chancellor\, Swinburne University\, Melbourne\nAustralia. \nAbout the contributors\nHume Institute Lausanne\, through its commitment to debating current social\, political and\neducational issues is delighted to invite you to a webinar on:\nAchieving Excellence and Equity\nin Post Covid Education\nThursday 10th February 2022 from 10am GMT\, 5am EST\, 8:30pm ACST\nand 9pm AEST
URL:https://humelausanne.ch/event/achieving-excellence-and-equity-in-post-covid-education/
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SUMMARY:What went wrong in Afghanistan?
DESCRIPTION:Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJames Watt CVO is a British former diplomat who was ambassador to Lebanon\, Jordan and Egypt. James Watt has nearly four decades of diplomatic experience\, much of it working in support of humanitarian and development programmes serving refugees and the internally displaced and dealing with the wider phenomenon of migration. He is Chair of the International Advisory Boards of the Reseach for Health in Conflict\, led by Kings College London.\n\nJames Watt CVOClosing Remarks\n\n\n\n\n\nA Professor at the London School of Economics\, author of over 25 books and former editor of the Atlantic Quarterly. He is a Director of LSE IDEAS the foreign policy think tank of the LSE. His most recent book Why War? was published earlier this year. He visited Afghanistan in 2006 and 2012.\n\nProf. Christopher CokerMain Speaker\n\n\n\n\n\nJames Watt CVO is a British former diplomat who was ambassador to Lebanon\, Jordan and Egypt. James Watt has nearly four decades of diplomatic experience\, much of it working in support of humanitarian and development programmes serving refugees and the internally displaced and dealing with the wider phenomenon of migration. He is Chair of the International Advisory Boards of the Reseach for Health in Conflict\, led by Kings College London.\n\nJames Watt CVOClosing Remarks\n\n\n\n\n\nA Professor at the London School of Economics\, author of over 25 books and former editor of the Atlantic Quarterly. He is a Director of LSE IDEAS the foreign policy think tank of the LSE. His most recent book Why War? was published earlier this year. He visited Afghanistan in 2006 and 2012.\n\nProf. Christopher CokerMain Speaker\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nSpeakers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProf. Christopher Coker – Main Speaker\n\nA Professor at the London School of Economics\, author of over 25 books and former editor of the Atlantic Quarterly. He is a Director of LSE IDEAS the foreign policy think tank of the LSE. His most recent book Why War? was published earlier this year. He visited Afghanistan in 2006 and 2012.\n\n\n\nJames Watt – Moderator\n\nJames Watt CVO is a British former diplomat who was ambassador to Lebanon\, Jordan and Egypt. James Watt has nearly four decades of diplomatic experience\, much of it working in support of humanitarian and development programmes serving refugees and the internally displaced and dealing with the wider phenomenon of migration. He is Chair of the International Advisory Boards of the Reseach for Health in Conflict\, led by Kings College London.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the webinar\n\n\n\n\n\nThe blame game began even before the last flights out of Kabul but the disaster was predictable from the beginning. The US failed to understand 7 essential principles of strategy which is why it reached a strategic endgame this summer. So what did go wrong and has the debacle sounded the death knell of the American moment in history? \n 
URL:https://humelausanne.ch/event/what-went-wrong-in-afghanistan/
LOCATION:Online Webinar\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210621T180000
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SUMMARY:Previous Webinar: “Ageing with Dignity” on Monday 21st June 2021 @ 6 – 7:30 pm (BST)
DESCRIPTION:Hume Institute for Postgraduate Studies\, Lausanne\nand the School of Medicine\, University of Bolton\,\nare delighted to invite you to a webinar entitled:\n“Ageing with Dignity” \nThe world population is ageing because of a falling birth rate and an improved life\nexpectancy: knowing this has not helped governments develop sustainable health and care\npolicies. The underlying causes and impacts of population ageing remain poorly understood.\nPlanning\, using population age structure alone\, does not account for uneven geographical\ndistribution of older people\, their health characteristics\, functional needs or lived experiences.\nDespite society becoming more successful at protecting characteristics\, such as gender\,\nrace\, ability\, relationships\, religion and beliefs\, we continue to struggle with ageing; the most\nfundamental characteristic of being human. This has the potential to impact adversely\, not\njust on personal health and wellbeing\, but more widely on the social\, political and economic\nsuccess of society.\nOur experiences and choices earlier in life can significantly affect how we experience later\nlife. Changing policies to optimise life-opportunities require us to reshape deficit-focused\nageing narratives\, towards those focused on valuing dignity as we age. Social exclusion\,\npoor mental health and reduced prospects of employment are all outcomes we can influence\nfor the better. Extended quality contact between generations has been shown to positively\ninfluence the attitudes of younger people towards older citizens. The extent to which we value\nand respect each other is a fundamental indicator of a successful society. \n  \nShifting the narrative\nTo date\, we have failed\, collectively\, to realise the value of ageing\, much less incorporating\nthis value into governmental policies to benefit the wider population. Government and its\nagencies use policy levers to influence individuals and groups to behave differently. By\ncareful positioning of key tipping points\, people and behaviours can be shifted with relative\nease. The trick is positioning the right lever for greatest benefit\, without expending too much\neffort or causing harm.\nThe health and social care infrastructure is currently poorly configured and inadequately\nresourced to meet the demands of whole population ageing\, let alone realise the value\nsociety should place on maintaining dignity as we age. It is now essential to explore the\ndevelopment of new policy levers\, focused on realising the value of maintained respect and\ndignity for all citizens as they age\, as a means of promoting a thriving society \n  \n  \nAbout the Speakers:\nProfessor Paul Kingston is Professor of Ageing and Mental Health & Co-Director:\nWestminster Centre for Research on Ageing\, Mental Health and Veterans\, University\nof Chester. Former Chair of NHS England’s National Safeguarding Adult Network and\nits Steering Group. He is Independent Chair for Adult Safeguarding in Wigan and\nIndependent Safeguarding Chair for Dudley Safeguarding People Partnership.\nProfessor Martin Vernon qualified as a doctor in 1988 in Manchester. He trained as a\nGeriatrician and General Internal Physician in the North West of England and London before\nbecoming an NHS Consultant in Manchester in 1999 where he practices medicine. He has a\nMA in Medical Ethics and Law from King’s College London\, teaches these subjects at Salford\nUniversity and was appointed Visiting Professor at the University of Chester in 2016.\nPaul McGarry is Head of the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and is an Honorary Research\nFellow at the University of Manchester. Paul has led multi-agency urban ageing partnerships\nsince 2003 and has published and lectured on ageing internationally. He has an MA in social\ngerontology and has been a member of the World Health Organisation’s Global Network of\nAgeing Friendly Cities Advisory Group\, and the Scientific Steering Board for the joint\nAge-friendly Environments in Europe project.\nAbout the Moderator:\nProfessor John Lumley is the Founding Dean for the School of Medicine\, University of Bolton.\nHe was previously surgeon at Barts\, National Hospital Queens Square and Great Ormond\nStreet Hospital\, London; Council Member Royal College of Surgeons; World President of the\nInternational College of Surgeons; Author/Editor of over 70 textbooks\, including Ageing\, don’t\npanic. \nAbout School of Medicine\, University of Bolton\nThe School of Medicine at Bolton is a new innovation in a young vibrant University. It has\ncommenced with a postgraduate component prior to establishing an undergraduate school.\nThe programme includes an MBA in Global Health\, and training in the shortage specialties of\nradiology\, mental health and emergency medicine\, preparing students for Royal College\nexaminations and an MD qualification.\nAbout Hume Institute for Postgraduate Studies Lausanne:\nHume Institute for Postgraduate Studies is a Higher Education Institution based in Lausanne\,\nSwitzerland. Hume was founded to foster a commitment to world-class learning and\nresearch. Hume is committed to providing contemporary teaching at a postgraduate level\nwith the added value of global learning through the Swiss experience. Hume recognises that\nthere is one characteristic shared by all prominent educational institutions and that is a\ncommitment to excellence. Hume hosts the University of Bolton Swiss Academic Centre
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LOCATION:Online Webinar\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:“The Arc of History and the Fate of Nations: Do People Have a Role”? By Professor Rajmohan Gandhi for the University’s Centre of Islamic Finance & Hume on Thursday 26th November 2020 @ 3 pm (BST)
DESCRIPTION:“The Arc of History and the Fate of Nations: Do People Have a Role”? By Professor Rajmohan Gandhi for the University’s Centre of Islamic Finance & Hume on Thursday 26th November 2020 @ 3 pm (BST) \nProfessor Rajmohan Gandhi is an Indian historian and research professor at the Centre for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies\, University of Illinois. \nIn December 2017\, he served as President\, Contemporary History\, at the 78th session of the Indian History Congress\, held in Kolkata. \nHe is a biographer of his grandfather Mahatma Gandhi \n  \nItinerary\n3.00pm – Opening Remarks by Provost Dr Zubair Hanslot on behalf of the Centre for Islamic Finance\, University\nof Bolton 3.05pm – Introduction by Mr Peter Riddell\, Initiatives of Change\n3.10pm – Professor Rajmohan Gandhi – The Arc of History and the Fate of Nations: Do People Have a Role?\n3.40pm – Panellist Discussion and Q & A:\nLed by Professor Mohammed Abdel-Haq\, Director\, Centre for Islamic Finance and Assistant Vice Chancellor for\nPostgraduate Developments\, University of Bolton;\nDr Kondal Reddy Kandadi\, The Deputy Vice Chancellor\, University of Bolton;\nProfessor Peter Kawalek\, Academic Director\, Hume Institute for Postgraduate Studies\, Lausanne\, Switzerland\n4.00pm – Vote of Thanks and Closing Remarks – Professor George E Holmes DL\, President & Vice Chancellor\, University of Bolton\nSpeaker\nProfessor Rajmohan Gandhi is an Indian historian and research\nprofessor at the Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern\nStudies\, University of Illinois.\nIn December 2017\, he served as President\, Contemporary\nHistory\, at the 78th session of the Indian History Congress\, held\nin Kolkata.\nHe is a biographer of his grandfather Mahatma Gandhi\nWebinar “The Arc of History and the Fate of Nations: Do People Have a Role”? By Professor Rajmohan Gandhi\nfor the University’s Centre for Islamic Finance\, to be held on Thursday 26th of November 2020 at 3pm\nTo attend the webinar\, please write to Ms Sharon Sturgess\ns.sturgess@bolton.ac.uk
URL:https://humelausanne.ch/event/the-arc-of-history-and-the-fate-of-nations-do-people-have-a-role-by-professor-rajmohan-gandhi-for-the-universitys-centre-of-islamic-finance-hume-on-thursday-26th-novembe/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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