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Charlotte Heath-Kelly Writes on the London Attacks for The Conversation
Dr has written an article on the recently London Attacks for The Conversation.
Seven people in the London Bridge terrorist attack on June 3, seemingly echoing the attack on Westminster in March. Political figures and media commentators have invoked the resilient character of Londoners to terrorism, articulating their stoic refusal to be terrified. Vigils to the victims will be held and spontaneous memorials and tributes will cover the pavements. As we saw after the Manchester bombings, , condemn terrorism, and proclaim social unity and resilience “in the face of those who wish to divide us”.
The full article, titled ‘Resilience’ and rituals bring people together, but our true reactions are more complex, can be read at the following link:
Adam Swift discusses Family Values on New Zealand radio
On May 31st, Professor was interviewed on Radio New Zealand's Jesse Mulligan afternoon show about his work on Family Values: The Ethics of Parent-Child Relationships (Princeton UP, 2014).
You can hear the interview here:
Two MOMA exhibiting artists in an exhibition organised by Marijn Nieuwenhuis
Two MOMA exhibiting artists Heide Fasnacht and Jenny Perlin (New School, New York), performed and exhibited segments of their work in the Humanities Studio on Friday and Saturday 19-20 May 2017. The event was organised by and and funded by the Institute of Advanced Studies (IAS), PAIS and the New School.
Both artists delivered new performance lectures on their work, and the two-days event featured an interdisciplinary conversation with artists and academics working on art, politics, and material geography. Further information can be found on , and photographic impressions of Fasnacht’s work are currently on display in the PAIS common room.
Jennifer Philippa Eggert Interviewed on BBC Radio about Islam in Germany
has recently been interviewed for the BBC Radio 4 programme 'Beyond Belief' about Islam in Germany.
Other contributors to the episode include James Hodkinson and Silke Horstkotte of the Department of German and the Anglican Bishop of Leeds, Nick Baines.
You can listen to the programme on the BBC website:
Jennifer Philippa Eggert Writes on Conducting Fieldwork in Lebanon Whilst Being Accompanied by her Daughter
has written for the International Feminist Journal of Politics' Conversations section, in which she reflects on her experience of conducting fieldwork, on non-state armed actors in Lebanon, while being accompanied by her daughter.
You can read the article here: