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#PoTW: What is Plato’s Republic about? Towards a theory of resilience

#PoTW: What is Plato’s Republic about? Towards a theory of resilience

by Talking Humanities | Mar 11, 2019 | History & Classics, PotW

When: 13 March, 5–7pm Who: Institute of Classical Studies Where: Woburn Suite, ground floor, Senate House, Malet Street, London WC1E 7HU The series of vivid, discrete episodes of an intellectual journey that shape the Republic invites readers to look at its distinct...
#PoTW: Women and AI: harms, impacts and remedies

#PoTW: Women and AI: harms, impacts and remedies

by Talking Humanities | Mar 4, 2019 | Digital, Events, Politics & Law, PotW

Our daily interactions with gendered AI-driven technologies such as Siri, Alexa, and Cortana are becoming increasingly normalised.

Senate House Library’s latest exhibition will put a spell on you

Senate House Library’s latest exhibition will put a spell on you

by Talking Humanities | Feb 19, 2019 | Archives & Libraries, Events, Features, Libraries & Publications, Public Engagement

Research librarian Tansy Barton introduces Senate House Library’s exhibition on the history of magic from the 16th to the early 20th century, which taps into the fabulous world of the Harry Price Library of Magical Literature. Focusing on conjuring and magic...
#PoTW: A horizon of (im)possibilities: reflecting on the social implications of recent political upheaval in Brazil

#PoTW: A horizon of (im)possibilities: reflecting on the social implications of recent political upheaval in Brazil

by Talking Humanities | Feb 18, 2019 | Human Rights, Politics & Law, PotW

Confronted with realities considered unimaginable only a few of years earlier, Brazil’s political landscape has shifted rapidly. Crucial political events have been occurring at a dramatic pace, from President Dilma Rousseff’s impeachment and her succession by...
#PoTW: Women’s legal landmarks – in conversation

#PoTW: Women’s legal landmarks – in conversation

by Talking Humanities | Feb 11, 2019 | Human Rights, Politics & Law, PotW

In the centenary year of women’s admission to the legal profession in the UK and Ireland, the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies is launching a year-long series of talks, exploring key legal landmarks. Speakers drawn from the contributors to the Women’s Legal...
Songs of suffrage: a feast for the eyes and ears

Songs of suffrage: a feast for the eyes and ears

by Talking Humanities | Oct 23, 2018 | Archives & Libraries, Events, Features, History & Classics, Human Rights, Music, Politics & Law, Republished

What was the music of the women’s suffrage campaign? Who were the leading female composers and musicians of the 1910s and 20s? What was their contribution to the suffrage cause? On 1 November, the Institute of Historical Research and Senate House Library will co-host...
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