The Discover Bosnia program
Thu, 17/11/11 – 8:00 |

In an interview with Dr. Marko Attila Hoare from Kingston University and advisor to the Aegis Trust, Simon Stiel tells us the advantages of visiting this Eastern European country, and how we can learn more about its interesting history. Going with the Discover Bosnia program will allow students an interesting insight into the history of the country, and help them to be more politically engaged.

The future of books
Sun, 13/11/11 – 10:00 |
The future of books

With reports of sales and library visits dropping, books – in their original form – seem doomed. But the traditional book-reading culture shouldn’t be written off too soon.

Elie Wiesel: the perils of indifference
Tue, 8/11/11 – 13:04 |
Elie Wiesel: the perils of indifference

Elie Wiesel is a Romanian Jew who survived Hitler’s concentration camps. He became a respected writer and campaigner against genocide and global injustices. In 1999 he spoke at the White House reflecting on the passing century. In a powerful and touching speech drawing from his own experiences, he confronted the ‘perils of indifference’ towards suffering.

‘Maurizio Cattelan: All’ at the Guggenheim Museum
Sun, 6/11/11 – 12:10 |
‘Maurizio Cattelan: All’ at the Guggenheim Museum

A breathtaking new exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum in New York showcases the diverse, ironical works of artist Maurizio Cattelan.

Honduras cracks down on police corruption
Sat, 5/11/11 – 9:00 |
Honduras cracks down on police corruption

Honduras has launched a crackdown on corruption in its police force, potentially signifying an end to the culture of impunity which is rife in Central America.

A new model of democracy? Tunisia votes
Wed, 2/11/11 – 10:00 |
A new model of democracy? Tunisia votes

With Tunisia voting for the first time since the toppling of Ben Ali, this marks a new step in what started the Arab Spring revolutions. However, how difficult will it be for Tunisia to set up a democracy? Will religion and a new democratic system be able to co-exist?