Nottinghamshire Education Newswire Archive

This is an open invitation to Knowledgelab 4 - an alternative gathering for those interested in exploring political, philosophical and practical solutions to the problems we see around us today.

What is Britain's relationship to the developing world - and how is this relationship negotiated and retold to suit current needs? What is 'global citizenship' and what does it imply in terms of contemporary politics?

The Peace Movement will be holding the third annual Peace Conference in the Portland Building at Nottingham University from 11-6 on Sunday, February 18. Speakers will include James Howard (Powerswitch), Sue Blount (Green Party) and Craig Murray (former British Ambassador to Uzbekistan).

CSSGJ's finalised programme of open seminars for the spring semester.

academic author and activist Anna Stavrianakis will be a giving a talk on the university as a site of militarised capitalism and site of social struggle - all welcome!

University of Westminster shows the way in ID card enforcement! This university's marketing slogan is most revealing - "educating for a professional life", they say. With a basic principle of compulsory carrying of cards, a 'three strikes' policy to deny you entry to premises & services if you forget your card, and making it a disciplinary offence if you refuse to show one, this kind of education will most certainly be invaluable for future life if the government gets away with introducing its national ID policy.

Second part of the pictures from Attenbrough

Photos from the big draw at attenbrough.

From the US, founder of Z Magazine, ZNET & South End Press Michael Albert talks on the subject of his new book: 'Realizing Hope - Life Beyond Capitalism'

Children at the William Booth School in Sneinton, were recently asked to take part in an exhibition at Lakeside Arts Centre.

This Thursday night from 9'til late, join us for original music and eye-opening visual arts. 500 pennies on the door, proceeds will be split between Indymedia, Riseup and Positive News! Take your minds and your own alternative news.

On top of ID cards and the move to NHS electronic records, another major government plan with a potential for hideous invasion of privacy and loss of personal freedom comes out of the Children Act (2004). The new Act allows the setting up of incredibly invasive databases by the Secretary of State and/or children's services authorities in England. At the same time pupils and parents are getting more vocal and organised in their protests against the alarming rate of introduction of biometric systems in schools. These have included fingerprinting (and even iris scanning) of children for school dinners, attendance registers, and use of libraries or ‘learning resource centres’.

Land Roots / NAAN present an Up Tempo benefit evening, Polish Centre, Thursday July 20th 2006 (8pm - 2am). Playing will be Mas Y Mas, Wholesome Fish, The Last Pedestrians, DJ Earthpipe, DJ Roberto, Freida mai and the Seagulls, Haiki Loki, Sweet Potato, jugglers, diablos. Come and enjoy a cold beer with us!

A Brief Description of Roma Culture, Traditions and Politics. Romas are possibly one of the most mis-understood and mis-represented peoples on the planet. This article attempts to shed a small beam of light on what is an extremely fascinating yet persecuted way of life.

Members of the AA Caravan Work with Roma Children in A Community in Bitola, Macedonia

An inspirational project set up in Nottingham.

The prison is severely overcrowded. Congestion precipitates the spread of infectious diseases that prevail due to malnutrition and a lack of hygiene, clean water and adequate health care. Prisoners exist in squalor without even the most basic of necessities. However, what the prison is perhaps most notorious for is its problem of gang rape, the existence of which, though frighteningly common-place, is often denied because of attitude towards homosexuality in East African society.

Mona Media in partnership with The Lord Mayor’s Earthquake appeal are delighted to announce an exclusive performance of ‘Deep in the Frozen Night’ at the Theatre Royal Nottingham – for one night only on Tuesday, July the 18th at 7.00 pm.

Jerry Springer The Opera is coming to Nottingham next week, and with it a whole bunch of religious pro-censorship protestors. It's time to stand up for freedom of expression, and resist censorship on the grounds of "offensiveness" and religious sensibilities.

On Monday 5th June, 100s of students demonstrated at the University of Nottingham to call for a swift resolution of the current dispute between management and staff.

This is your opportunity to support the excellent work being carried out in China by the Animals Asia Foundation - excellent food - interesting conversation - and auction