March 2011 Politics Month
- When?
- Tuesday 1 March 2011, 09.00
- Where?
- University of Surrey
- Open to:
- Staff, Public, Students
The Department of Politics takes a fresh new approach to politics, examining current issues through a series of events taking place in March 2011 as part of Politics Month.
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 | An Evening of Political ComedyThursday March 3rd 8pm Wates House Featuring a line up of the best up and coming politically motivated comedians. Kate Smurthwaite, Shazia Mirza, Tobias Persson, Nick Doody and back by popular demand Topping and Butch. For further details and ticket details see our Events Calendar
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TEAM Student ConferenceTerrorism, Security and Fear: Is the Fear of Terrorism Greater than the Threat itself?Wednesday 9th March 10am to 3pm University of Surrey In association with The European Atlantic Movement Conference (TEAM) the Department of Politics will host a conference on the important and topical issue of terrorism. The aim of the conference is to provide students with an opportunity to examine a controversial issue in an academic setting and gain important insights into life at University. Starting with a set of role plays and simulations students will be encouraged to examine and challenge their views on security, fear and terrorism. A set of high level keynote presentations on the challenges of tackling terrorism, preventing social exclusion, and the tensions between security and civil liberties will provide the students with an opportunity to engage with competing views on a highly sensitive topic. For more details see our Events Calendar |  |
 | Round Table on TerrorismWednesday 23rd March 2pm to 4.30pm Griffiths Lecture Theatre (LTD) Almost ten years on from 9/11 our newly appointed Chair in International Politics, Professor Marie Breen-Smyth oversees an important panel representing range of views and opinions on this highly sensitive and topical issue. Set to give a challenging insight into the impact of terrorism and government responses, this is not to be missed. For more information see our Events Calendar
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Public Lecture: Sir Paul BrittonWednesday 30th March 4pm to 5.30pm LTE Sir Paul Britton gives a fascinating insight into his time as a senior Cabinet Office Official during the Blair and Brown years and discusses the role of cabinet government. For more information see our Events Calendar |  |
