Centre for Global Equality Student Society

CGE-SS are recruiting! We're looking for students interested in global development from all subject areas to be part of the organising committee for the Cambridge International Development Conference 2019.

Roles currently available on the following teams:
- Speakers
- Sponsorship
- Graphic Design

Application forms and role descriptions below- application deadline is Sunday 7th October at 5pm!

Application Form:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1QuUppLQi30n_k_C2zs5evlAjSNCGOshZ7fJp6K1ClLM

Role Descriptions:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zXkRWQ4VdQDniDZXI0BsEVS383kDZ4OoqosItXPA6_I

An event on a little known issue, that desperately needs more awareness. Many people have no idea that modern slavery can exist in developed countries, and that it can happen in plain sight - it is this lack of understanding that makes it difficult to recognise and help victims.

“The Clewer Initiative and the Eastern Baptist Association are co-hosting a Modern Slavery Summit to help communities in and around Cambridge to combat modern slavery.”

Cambridge: Modern Slavery Summit RESCHEDULED: Join us in Cambridge for a modern slavery training with input from local police.

A conference you might be interested in!

Cambridge Business in Africa Conference https://onlinesales.admin.cam.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/cambridge-judge-business-school/cabn/cambridge-africa-business-network-conference-2018

Last year’s conference was excellent, we’re looking forward to this year’s event!

The African Society of the University of Cambridge (ASCU) is pleased to announce the fifth Africa Together Conference, which will be held on Saturday the 16th of June 2018 at the iconic Cambridge Union. The theme of this year's conference will be "Pathways to a New Africa".

This annual conference serves as a unique opportunity for Africans and Africa-centered thinkers to converge and discuss the complex problems that the continent faces.

Stay posted for updates on our keynote speakers and panelists!

3 days until recruiting for next year's committee ends!

Are you interested in international development? Join the committee that organises the Cambridge International Development Conference! The 2018 conference had 19 speakers and over 100 attendees - we hope next year's committee will make it even bigger and better!

Applications close 27/04, and can be completed here:

Student Committee Sign-Up If you are interested in applying for a student committee position at the Centre for Global Equality, please fill out the form below. Information on the committee and the roles can be found here:http://www.camidc.org.uk/uploads/1/3/8/6/13868676/2018-2019_cge-ss_recruitment.pdf The deadline for appl...

Photos of CamIDC 2018!

We were very happy with how CamIDC 2018 went – we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! The conference took place on Saturday 17th February, in St John’s Old Divinity School. There were over 100 attendees, split between events taking place in the Lecture Theatre, the Lightfoot Room, and Teaching Room 1. There were 19 speakers, participating in eight presentations and panels. All events were linked to the conference theme of “Productive Partnerships in International Development”. See our full reflection of the day here: http://www.camidc.org.uk/2018-reflection.html

There are lots of global equality-related events taking place in Cambridge from 19/03 on! (We define global equality to include international politics, human rights, global health, gender equality, and social impact).

Monday 19/03: Making Refuge: Cambridge & the Refugee Crisis” http://talks.cam.ac.uk/talk/index/99907

Thursday 22/03: "Pathogen: a game of epidemic proportions" https://www.sciencefestival.cam.ac.uk/…/pathogen-game-epide…

Friday 23/03: "Sierra Leone, Ebola and beyond" https://www.sciencefestival.cam.ac.uk/…/sierra-leone-ebola-…

Friday 23/03: The Department of Sociology and the Intellectual Forum, Jesus College hosting “Syria stories: narratives from the frontline: seminar and book launch” https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/syria-stories-narratives-from-the-frontline-seminar-and-book-launch-tickets-43056273473

Saturday 24/03: "Digital manufacturing: how engineers are merging the physical and digital to make a better world" https://www.sciencefestival.cam.ac.uk/…/digital-manufacturi…

Sunday 25/03: "Extreme Citizen Sensing" https://www.sciencefestival.cam.ac.uk/…/extreme-citizen-sen…

Monday 26/03: “Making Refuge: Issam Kourbaj” http://talks.cam.ac.uk/talk/index/99910

For events taking place before Monday 19th, see here: https://www.facebook.com/CGEStudentSociety/posts/614171582257861

Call for research panel applications – UNHCR Geneva and Trafficking in Persons research opportunity

The University of Cambridge UNHCR research panel and Trafficking in Persons research panel are recruiting panellists to conduct research for UNHCR headquarters in Geneva, and for a leading global expert on the law of trafficking in persons.

All Cambridge students are welcome to apply. No experience is required, as panellists will be provided a training suite and manual outlining best practices of research for the purposes of these research prompts. The time commitment will not be extensive, and panellists will conduct research remotely. This is an excellent opportunity to conduct substantive research for UN, academic, and intergovernmental partners.

Prospective panellists with proficiency in languages other than English are encouraged to apply, especially Russian, Spanish, French, and Khmer, although language credentials are certainly not a prerequisite.

All applications will be considered for both UNHCR and Trafficking in Persons panels. If you have a strong preference for one panel, make note of this in the application form.

To apply, download and complete the application form in the following Google Drive link as soon as possible and send the application as a Word document to [email protected] with the subject line “Application: UNHCR/Trafficking research opportunity”. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The Google Drive link is as follows:

UNHCR - Trafficking in Persons panel application.docx

Event on Friday at 5 - there’s a very impressive lineup of panellists!

Attacking health: The end of International Humanitarian Law? Attacking health: the end of international humanitarian law? 'Question time' style panel and audience discussion Fundraiser reception The event is free and open to all. Part of the University of Cambridge College Union teach out series. Years of attacks on civilians, health facilities and healthcare...

There are lots of global equality-related events taking place in Cambridge between 12th – 19th March! (we define global equality to include international politics, human rights, global health, gender equality, and social impact).

Monday 12/03 King's Politics and Oxcam are holding "British Aid and British Arms: A Coherent Approach to Yemen?". https://www.facebook.com/events/2002225290050235/

Monday 12/03: King's College Music Society are holding "Dark Water, Burning World - Syrian Art Installation in King's" https://www.facebook.com/events/332370800584648/

Monday 12/03: The Cambridge Middle East and North Africa Forum (MENAF) are holding "The Jerusalem Dilemma - Part 2: A Palestinian Perspective" https://www.facebook.com/events/165127094140638/

Monday 12/03: "Rebellion and a Theory of Love w. Dr Mia White (The New School)" https://www.facebook.com/events/1836633769968877/

Monday 12/03: Cambridge University United Nations Association are hosting "Week 8 Debate: The Syrian Civil War" https://www.facebook.com/events/414354122351867/

Tuesday 13/03: Cambridge UCU and the Critical Theory & Practice Seminar Series are holding “Hillbilly Nationalists, Urban Race Rebels & Black Power” https://www.facebook.com/events/430674127377184/

Tuesday 13/03: Darwin College Humanities and Social Sciences Group are holding "On the climate change conversation" (features discussion of the political and social aspects) http://talks.cam.ac.uk/talk/index/97771

Wednesday 14/03: The Centre of Governance and Human Rights are holding "Practitioner Series - Elizabeth Davies (BBC)". This is a teach-out event, taking place in Harrods Room, Emmanuel College. https://www.facebook.com/events/891955760974157/

Wednesday 14/03: Cambridge Global Health Partnerships and Tropical Health and Education Trust are hosting "East of England Global Health Conference" https://www.facebook.com/events/1387922121331078/

Wednesday 14/03: Cambridge Science Festival are holding “How do we make sense of the world in times of adversity?” https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-do-we-make-sense-of-the-world-in-times-of-adversity-tickets-43091193921

Wednesday 14/03: CRASSH are holding "Assessing the Impact of Open IP in Emerging Technologies" http://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/events/27543

Thursday 15/03: Cambridge Science Festival are holding “Debates over vaccination: the view from China” https://www.sciencefestival.cam.ac.uk/events/debates-over-vaccination-view-china

Thursday 15/03: Cambridge University International Development Society are holding "The Changing Landscape of UK Aid - Good or Bad?" https://www.facebook.com/events/203757580358694/

Saturday 17/03: Cambridge Science Festival are holding “FIBE Constructionarium” https://www.sciencefestival.cam.ac.uk/events/fibe-constructionarium

Saturday 17/03: Cambridge Science Festival are holding “Pecha Kucha challenge” https://www.sciencefestival.cam.ac.uk/events/pecha-kucha-challenge-0

Saturday 17/03 and Sunday 18: Cambridge Science Festival are holding “Mad about malaria” https://www.sciencefestival.cam.ac.uk/events/mad-about-malaria

There is also the Post-Truth Conference taking place over 15-17 March https://posttruthphenomenon.wordpress.com/schedule/

For events taking place before Monday 12th, see here: https://www.facebook.com/CGEStudentSociety/posts/610627919278894