Week 10: Learning Community Newsletter

Posted on 20 June 2022

All the latest from the department

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And just like that, it’s the last week of the Summer Term! I hope you’re all looking forward to a wonderful summer ahead. It’s been a long year and the break is well-earned, so it’s time to put your feet up a bit.

Before you do that though, take a moment to look at what’s going on this week. Some students are already preparing for next term, putting together a reading group on party politics, so sign up for that if you want to be kept in the loop. It’s refugee week and there are a host of amazing events organised in the city which you can also find at the website of Refugee Action York and the Festival of ideas is still running. It looks like you won’t get bored this week.

Before heading off for the summer, I just wanted to say a big thank you to our dedicated students and staff who once again have created an amazing community spirit this academic year. This is really special at our department and I know how lucky we are to have that. So thanks everyone, to our PolSoc and DCCs, our student representatives, our support staff and dedicated lecturers, and everyone who is participating in our community!

I hope you have a great summer break,

Elisabeth Schweiger (Learning Community Officer)

Events

Eritrea: The Forgotten Refugee Problem

Monday 20th of June 19:30pm, City Screen Basement Bar

Amnesty International York welcomes Alex Jackson, Amnesty UK's Country Coordinator for Eritrea. Through sharing his knowledge of this little understood nation, his audiences are able to achieve an understanding of the reasons why so many Eritreans flee their country of birth, at great risk to both themselves and the families they leave behind. Free event, see for more details about the event on The Forgotten Refugee Problem here.

Afghan Pop-Up Restaurant

Friday 24th of June 18:30pm
Book your place now for an opportunity to taste a different cuisine, hear stories from another culture and make a difference for those stuck in conflict in another land. In collaboration with the University of York and a team of Afghan nationals, the evening will start with an exhibition of artwork by photographer Andy Barnham and a number of short talks throughout the evening. Food will be served at 7.15pm. The meal will be a fundraiser, with all the profits from the evening going to help Afghan nationals who are stuck in the country. See here for more information and to book your place in the Afghan Pop-up Restaurant.

Party Politics Reading Group

A group of students have organised a working group on party politics. This is an informal reading group for staff and students as a venue to share ideas and engage with debates and discussions on trends in party politics as well as encourage academic interest in party politics. If you would like to be kept in the loop about the reading group and might want to join, please fill in this form on the party politics reading group.

York Festival of Ideas

Taking place under the banner of The Next Chapter, this year's Festival offers an exciting programme of over 150 free in-person and online events to educate, entertain and inspire.

Meet world-class speakers, experience incredible performances, join fun family activities, explore York on guided tours, and more! With topics ranging from archaeology to art, history to health, and politics to psychology, the Festival promises something for all ages and interests. Click here to explore the programme for York Festival of Ideas