Whose Cosmopolitanism?

- an academic and cultural festival

Place Research Institute for Cosmopolitan Cultures (RICC) at the University of Manchester
When Monday 2nd and Friday 6th March, 2009
Registration http://www.socialsciences.manchester.ac.uk/ricc/registration

The newly established Research Institute for Cosmopolitan Cultures (RICC) aims to provide the context for an ongoing and open debate about the meaning and significance of cosmopolitanism, both historically and for contemporary life. In a world in which war and crises surround us, the continued yearning for social justice seems more forceful than ever. This launch will offer a variety of contexts in which to discuss important intellectual and political questions about the changing significance of belonging and connectedness, difference and otherness, marginality and exclusion. Through formal debate and informal conversation we shall discuss the role of scholarship, creativity, critique and research at this particular conjuncture.

Events

• an academic plenary with Professors David Harvey, Tariq Ramadan and Jacqueline Rose


• a 'BBC Question Time'-style Debate with Sir Richard Leese (Manchester City Council), Irene Khan (Amnesty International), Don Flynn (Migrants' Rights Network), Gary Younge (The Guardian), Alex Poots (Manchester International Festival) and Katya Sander (Danish Academy of Art)


• an evening of readings by creative writers Jackie Kay and Joe Pemberton


• a film screening at the Cornerhouse


• an art exhibition, Ruinous Recollections


• a project by Danish artist, Katya Sander: If you read this, I will give it to you

With the exception of the creative writers' evening, the film screening, and the wine and light supper reception at the Town Hall, all events are free; but please note that spaces are limited and so RICC requires advanced registration for all these events.

If you have any questions please email the Launch Coordinator: Darien.Rozentals@manchester.ac.uk.