Learning Community Newsletter Week 3

Posted on 3 May 2022

All the latest from the department

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Hello everyone. This week the department hosts a fantastic event on the Ukraine crisis and the question of information warfare, inviting Valerie Kovtun, Mark Laity and Graeme Davies to tell us more about the topic. Make sure to come by for a glass of wine and a chat.

Have a look at the other events this week below and remember that nominations for the YUSU Excellence Award are now open.

I hope you have a good week,

Elisabeth Schweiger (Learning Community Officer)

Events

Ukraine and Information Warfare

Wednesday 4th of May 16:00pm, Derwent Senior Common Room

With the ongoing war in the Ukraine and the misinformation campaign by the Russian government, the question of information warfare is becoming ever more pressing. We have invited two external speakers as well as our own Prof. Graeme Davies. Valerie Kovtun is from the Ministry of Culture and Information Policy in Ukraine and Mark Laity has worked as NATO spokesperson and BBC correspondent. The event will discuss misleading narratives present on social media and provide an insight to the current narratives spread by the Russian government, the response of the government and media platforms, and an assessment of its effectiveness. There will be drinks and time for questions and discussion. Don’t miss out!

Politics Society By-Election

Thursday 5th of May 14:00pm, P/T/005

Our fabulous Politics Society is looking for fresh faces to fill a number of roles, including offices for Press and Publicity, First and Second Year representation, LGBTQ+, BAME, Research and Podcast officers and Social Secretary. This could be your chance to shape PolSoc. Come to the election to run for an office, to vote, or simply to observe and get a sense of how the Society is running.

Postgraduate Writing Retreat

Monday 9th of May 13:00 - 17:00pm, The Tree House, BS/104

Are you tired of writing on your own? This writing retreat is aimed at postgraduate students for the purpose of progressing their dissertations or other writing projects in a supportive environment. Staff are welcome to join with their own writing projects. There will be hot drinks and time for breaks in between focused time for writing. The event is free but please sign up via this registration form so we can get a sense of numbers.

The YUSU Excellence Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2022 Excellence Award. Did you have an inspiring seminar tutor or supportive supervisor this year? This is your chance to show your appreciation. Let’s make sure Politics gets as many nominations as possible to celebrate the work of our staff members. Submit your nomination through the YUSU Excellence Award Website.