New Actors and the Changing Field of Peacemaking and Peacebuilding

OxPeace Annual Day-Conference, exploring top-down/bottom-up peace; environment; insights from psychology; role of business; AI; China

By Liz Carmichael

Date and time

Saturday, May 18 · 9am - 6pm GMT+1

Location

St John's College

St Giles' Oxford OX1 3JP United Kingdom

Agenda

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

New Actors and the Changing Field of Peacemaking and Peacebuilding

About this event

  • 9 hours

OxPeace Annual Day-Conference, exploring new issues and actors (including AI) in peacemaking and peacebuilding worldwide. Featuring Roger Mac Ginty, professor in Defence, Development and Diplomacy in the School of Government and International Affairs, Durham University, who works on peace and conflict, particularly on the intersection between top-down and bottom-up approaches to peacemaking. He is interested in everyday peace and the different ways in which this might be captured. Also featuring Nasreen Elsaim, Sudanese activist and expert in energy and climate policy, recently chair of UN Secretary-General Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change; Oxford’s Sam Daws on AI for peacemaking and peacebuilding; Isabella Bunn on Business and Peacebuilding. Other speakers being arranged. Time for interaction and discussion. Undergraduates, Postgrads, academic staff, practitioners, policy makers, activists and members of the public are all welcome. No ticket - £10 on day. £5 for students/unwaged. Cash preferred. Bank transfer available.

Frequently asked questions

Can I pay by card or contactless?

No, sorry. Payment is by cash (preferred) or by bank transfer to details provided by us on the day.

Is the conference recorded?

Yes - we will produce a podcast of the conference, which is generally available some weeks after the event

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes

Are refreshments provided before the start of the conference?

Not before. Coffee and tea breaks and a sandwich lunch are provided

Is there car parking?

You can park in St Giles and in roads nearby. It is expensive, and we would advise you to use Park and Ride

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