Language lessons, global movies, and how forensics can save the world’s most trafficked animal, all feature University of Portsmouth’s Global Week events this year.
The free offerings span the week 15 - 21 March, and celebrate the diversity of the people who make up the University of Portsmouth community.
The week will also see the launch of the University’s Global Cookbook, featuring student, staff, alumni and community members’ favourite recipes from around the world - including one pot jollof rice, pierogi, and masala chai.
Throughout the week, students and staff can take part in the Global Staircase challenge Can you climb the height of famous landmarks around the world? Enter yourself or a team, with a chance to win prizes.
Planned events include:
Off the Scale - Can Forensics Save the World's Most Trafficked Mammal?
Monday 15 March, 10.00am – 11.00am
Open to: Students, staff and public
In this 1-hour interactive webinar, Dr Nick Pamment and Jac Reed will discuss wildlife crime within the UK and internationally, including scale and enforcement challenges. They’ll provide an overview of cutting-edge research, exploring how forensics can save the pangolin, the world’s most trafficked mammal.
The impact of racial equality on our global society with Chris Lubbe
Tuesday 16 March, 11.00am – 12.30pm
Open to: Students and Staff
Chris Lubbe will share his experience and insight, from growing up during Apartheid to his role as Nelson Mandela's body guard. Chris will explore racial equality in today's global society, and open the floor up for Q&A from the audience.
Global Horror 21st Century Fears
Wednesday 17 March, 5.00pm – 6.00pm
Open to: Students, Staff and Public
What truly scares us in the 21st century? Join Dr Emma Austin, senior lecturer in the School of Film, Media and Communication, for an exploration of modern Global Horror. Drawing on her research expertise in horror studies and zombie culture, Emma will offer a snapshot of contemporary global fears in cinema, looking outside of the Hollywood hegemony that so often dominates worldwide cinema culture.
The Language and Culture of the Middle East
Thursday 18 March, 2.00 – 2.30pm
Open to: Students and Staff
Learn and practice some useful Arabic words and phrases in this taster workshop as well as discovering some Arabic culture.
Croeso i Gymraeg! Welcome to Welsh!
Friday 19 March, 11.00am – 12.00pm
Open to: Students and Staff
Interactive and communicative language taster workshop run by Rhiannon Thompson, covering intro to the language, basic greetings etc.
Get going in Russian! A language and culture taster
Saturday 20 March, 10.00am - 11.00am
Open to: Students, Staff and public
Join us for an interactive and communicative language taster workshop run by Geoffrey Thompson, giving you an intro to the Russian language!
See the full Global Week programme for a rundown of what's happening throughout the week.