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Double Binds of ’68 Conference, 29-30 September 2018

On the fiftieth anniversary of the global 1968 uprisings, and on the bicentenary of the birth of Karl Marx, this two-day multidisciplinary conference seeks to cast a retrospective light on the legacy of the former in order to illuminate the … Continue reading

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Culture & Technics: The Politics of Simondon’s Du Mode

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS Culture & Technics: The Politics of Simondon’s Du Mode Centre for Critical Thought University of Kent, Canterbury, September 13th-15th, 2018 Keynote Speakers: – Professor Bernard Stiegler (Institut de recherche et d’innovation, Centre Pompidou) – Dr. Cecile Malaspina … Continue reading

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Public debate ‘Democracy and the Common Good: What do we Value?’ – 19 March 2018

Dr Pabst, Reader in Politics in the School of Politics and International Relations, says Brexit has raised many questions about what is going to happen regarding free movement. The free movement of people and capital is considered fundamental to the global … Continue reading

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The Future of Work seminar series

Following rescheduling due to the ongoing UCU industrial action, we are very happy to announce the final schedule for the seminar series The Future of Work. Details on speakers, titles and rooms can be found below and on the attached poster … Continue reading

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Book launch, 6 December at 6pm – Lenin Lives! Reimagining the Russian Revolution 1917-2017

You are cordially invited to the University of Kent launch of Dr Philip Cunliffe‘s new book: Lenin Lives! Reimagining the Russian Revolution 1917-2017 Book Launch for Lenin Lives! Reimagining the Russian Revolution 1917-2017. Zero Books (2017) 6pm, Wednesday 6 December 2017 University … Continue reading

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Centre for Critical Thought Lecture by Dr Sean Molloy – 23 November 2017, 5pm, ELT2

The Centre for Critical Thought is delighted to invite you to a lecture which will be delivered by Dr Sean Molloy of the School of Politics and International Relations at the University of Kent on Thursday 23 November 2017 at … Continue reading

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CCT Lecture by Dr Philip Cunliffe ‘Reflections on Lenin and the Russian Revolution 100 years on’ – 17 October 2017

Do come along for what promises to be a fascinating lecture. Dr Philip Cunliffe ‘Reflections on Lenin and the Russian Revolution 100 years on’ Day: Tuesday 17 October Time: 17.00 – 18.30 Room: Darwin Lecture Theatre 2 Open to all, no … Continue reading

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CCT Postgraduate Research Seminar: Conor Heaney, ‘Stupidity and Study in the Contemporary University’ 11/10/17, 3.30pm

‘Stupidity and Study in the Contemporary University’ Conor Heaney, Politics and International Relations (Kent) Day: Wednesday 11 October Time: 15.30 – 17.00 Room: TSR2 (Templeman Library Seminar Room 2) All welcome! –   Abstract ‘Will study be possible in the … Continue reading

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Guest Lecture with Paul Auerbach – ‘Social optimism: an alternative political economy for the 21st century’, 30/03/17

Centre for Critical Thought (CCT) talk with Paul Auerbach: Socialist optimism: an alternative political economy for the twenty-first century Thursday 30 March 2017 at 17:00 in Grimond LT3 The Centre for Critical Thought invite you to their forthcoming talk with Paul … Continue reading

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Politics after Poststructuralism Seminar Series – Dr Martin Crowley, 10 March 2017, 5pm

Dr Martin Crowley (Reader in Modern French Thought and Culture, University of Cambridge) Title: ‘Bernard Stiegler’s Automatic Politics’ Politics after Poststructuralism Seminar Series Venue: Keynes seminar room 14 Date and Time: 10 March 2017, 5pm Martin Crowley (University of Cambridge) … Continue reading

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