CARA event to aid academics in need
Published: 1 September 2014
An event at the University on Monday 6 October will seek to raise awareness and support for academics whose freedom is at risk around the world.
- Date: Monday 6 October
- Venue: Glasgow University Concert Hall
- Time: 3pm to 5pm (followed by refreshments)
The Council for At-Risk Academics (CARA) has provided protection and support to refugee and ‘at risk’ academics for over 80 years. The defense of academic freedom continues to underpin CARA’s work assisting academics who, for reasons of persecution and conflict, are unable to continue their research in their countries of origin. The event will be chaired by Prof John Briggs (Vice Principal and GU Refugee Champion) and Prof Alison Phipps (GU CARA Rep/ GRAMNet)
Speakers include:
- CARA Chief Executive Stephen Wordsworth
- Chief Executive of the Scottish Refugee Council, Gary Christie
- ‘Glasgow Girl’ Amal Azzudin
- CARA Scholars
A representative from Glasgow University Archives will discuss the historical role that the University has played in supporting dispossessed and displaced people and there will also be the opportunity for round table and informal discussion. All are very welcome.
For catering purposes, please register through Eventbrite.
The event is being organized by the University of Glasgow Settlement.
For more information please contact Rebecca.Robinson@gusettlement.org
First published: 1 September 2014
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