Chair: Mark Stephens, Chair of UEL Governors, libel lawyer and trustee of Index on Censorship
Wherever there is a dictatorship or totalitarian regime, its first quarrel is with those who oppose. They are often found in universities, places where teaching and research should flourish. Around the world, university lecturers and researchers can face persecution, imprisonment and torture for challenging those in power.
Mr B, Mr K and Miss S will discuss the personal threats and difficulties in carrying out their academic work in Iran, Sudan, Zimbabwe (anonymised for reasons of security).
All welcome, admission FREE. Light refreshments available.
For further details and to confirm your attendance, contact our events team on 020 8223 2884 or events@uel.ac.uk
For travel information to our Docklands campus see: http://www.uel.ac.uk/campuses/docklands.htm
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