Yorkshire African Studies Network conference
Migration and Transition – Roots and Routes
Larkin Theatre A, Larkin Building, University of Hull, 18th and 19th May 2017
The main theme of the conference is Migration and Transition – Roots and Routes
This 2 day interdisciplinary conference aims to create an inclusive and supportive space for post-graduate scholars, academics and community members to come together in a supportive environment, to provide a platform of critical thinking, exchange of ideas and to promote inter-relationships between academics, researchers, the community and non-academics. .
The conference provides an opportunity for academics and professionals from various fields to share their theoretical knowledge, research findings and practices with colleagues, participants and community members in a relaxed and stimulating atmosphere. Participants’ input will be encouraged in order to add value and interaction, promote networking and foster partnerships throughout the duration of the conference. The conference will be interactive, providing an excellent opportunity for networking.
The main theme of the conference is Migration and Transition – Roots and Routes
Programme
18th May Thursday
9.30 Register
10.15 Keynote: Dr Lucy Michael – hate crime and discussion
- 00 Frowynke Siegers: Community Development & Volunteer Coordinator Gateway Protection Programme – Refugee Council – talk of work with refugees and case studies
- 30 Lunch
1.30 Lilly Okech-Appiah: The Human Trafficking of young girls and women from Eastern Africa to Europe
1.45 Giselle Lowe: A qualitative exploration of abortion narratives in South Africa
2.00 Discussion
2.15 Keynote: Dr Athina Karatogianni Africa/ social media and discussion
3.00 Tea/coffee
3.15 Samuel North: Museums as a form of restorative justice: reality or rhetoric in South Africa?
3.30 Dr Michele Olivier: Forced Marriages: A modern form of slavery?
4.00 Nkiruka U Maduekwe: Enforcing Environmental Rights in Nigeria: Is there an African Solution to this Nigerian Problem?
4.15 – 4.45 Discussion
4.45 -5.45 Roundtable YASN discussion
6 – 7/8 Film: Talk by Tom Glinski – Community Development Worker Centre 88
Film made by refugees Centre 88 – Refugee Council
19th May Friday
10 Coffee/Tea
10.30 Claire Chambers: ‘Like a New Titanic’: Muslim Refugee Fiction
11.00 Shriya Thakkar: Labour Migration and Gender Roles: A South Asian Perspective
11.15 Discussion
11.30 Dr Shola: Boko Haram
12.00 Allison Drew: Conflict patterns in Africa
12.30 Dr Bev Orton: Decriminalising Sex Workers in South Africa
1.00 Discussion/ plenary
1.30 Lunch
2.30 Possible screening of film on Rwanda
PM Visit to WISE/ Hull/ art exhibitions on campus and in town
For more info and to register – please contact Dr Bev Orton: b.orton@hull.ac.uk
Please find below directions to the University of Hull
Directions
http://beta.www.hull.ac.uk/Choose-Hull/Study-at-Hull/Open-days/Visit-us.aspx
Here are some events taking place in Hull – City of Culture
https://www.hull2017.co.uk/whatson/
In the afternoon of 19th May you are welcome to join a trip to WISE and visit the museum
http://www2.hull.ac.uk/fass/wise.aspx
PLEASE NOTE THAT COFFEE AND TEA WILL BE SUPPLIED – HOWEVER LUNCH AND DINNER WILL NEED TO BE AT YOUR OWN EXPENSE (THERE WILL BE SANDWICHES AND CAKES!)