by Elín Björk | Sep 14, 2011 | Events, News
On Friday 16 September, Dr. Margrit Kennedy, an architect, an ecologist, a financial expert and a critic of the prevailing economic system, will give a public lecture entitled: “If Money Rules the World – Who Rules Money?”. The talk will take...
by Elín Björk | Aug 18, 2011 | Events, News
On Monday 29 August, Dr. Vandana Shiva, the world-known philosopher, environmental activist, and eco-feminist, will give a public lecture in Háskólabíó. The lecture, which begins at 17:00, is open and free of charge. The academic and activist Vandana Shiva is known...
by Elín Björk | Aug 17, 2011 | Events, News
On Monday 29 August at 5 pm, Vandana Shiva will give a public lecture in Háskólabíó. She is internationally known for her work on the environment, sustainable development and human rights. In relation to her visit, three documentaries about important issues in the...
by Elín Björk | May 31, 2011 | Events, News
EDDA – Center of Excellence in Critical Contemporary Research at the University of Iceland, in collaboration with the Nordic Centers of Excellence REASSESS and Nordwel, will host the conference Crisis and Renewal: Welfare States, Democracy and Equality in Hard...
by Elín Björk | May 12, 2011 | Academic Forum @en, Events, News, Public Forum @en
Dr. Pasquale Pasquino, Distinguished Professor in Law and Politics at New York University and research professor at CRNS in Paris, will give a public talk, on Tuesday 31 May, entitled “Forms and Actors of Constitution Making”. The talk will take place in Oddi, room...
by Elín Björk | May 11, 2011 | Events, News
On Wednesday 18 May, EDDA – Center of Excellence and the Institute of International Affairs will host a symposium titled “The Theatre of Politics“. The symposium will take place in Oddi, room 101, at 12:00-13:15. Politics are often compared to theatre and politicians...
