The University of Lincoln, in collaboration with the Royal Anthropological Institute (RAI) Film Festival (www.raifilm.org.uk), is hosting a screening of the ethnographic film “We are all Neighbours”.

The film exposes the gradual unrest and distrust between people whose ethnic differences were never previously seen as precursor for cultural segregation. This film will be of interest to anyone with a sociology, anthropology, law, history, philosophy or cultural studies background but also makes for a fantastic reflective piece where parallels can be drawn against our own recent political shifts.

The film will be screened in the Cargill Lecture Theatre, Minerva Building, on Thursday 2nd March from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

This film was shot in a mixed village of Catholics and Muslims in the heart ofBosnia in the course of two visits made in 1993, at the height of the civil war in former Yugoslavia. Based on the fieldwork and close personal relationships of the Norwegian anthropologist Tone Bringa, it shows in sensitive but unflinching detail how neighbours who had been on friendly terms for decades become gradually estranged from one another as the warfare taking place elsewhere gradually comes closer. By the end of the first shoot in January 1993, fearing the worst, Muslim mothers had sent their children away to safe havens elsewhere while their husbands were mounting armed patrols at night. By the time the filmmakers returned in May 1993, most of the Muslim population had fled and their houses had been destroyed while the Catholic houses remained in pristine condition. In the interim, the Croatian army had taken control of the village, the Muslim population had resisted and armed conflict had broken out. Many murders had been committed, not only by the invading army, but also by the very neighbours who had previously lived in harmony with one another.

As Pat Caplan commented in a review of the film, although the series title ‘Disappearing World’ had sometimes been criticized, in this film, “we watch a world literally disappear before our eyes.”

Said to be the most powerful woman in the Bank of England’s 300-year history, Chief Operating Officer Charlotte Hogg will share her experiences of life at the top of England’s central bank and reflect on her career in finance and banking. Prior to taking up her current position in 2013, Charlotte was Head of Retail Distribution and Intermediaries at Santander UK. She has also worked at McKinsey & Company where she was a Principal in Financial Services, at Morgan Stanley where she was Managing Director of Strategic Planning, was CEO of Goldfish Bank and then Managing Director of Experian, UK & Ireland.

Charlotte is a member of the Finance, Audit and Remuneration Committees (equivalent of Board) of Oxford University Press and is a Trustee and former chair of First Story Ltd. She was also a former Director of BBC Worldwide and member of Audit and Remuneration Committees, a former Governor of Nottingham Trent University and whilst in New York, former Board member of Partnership with Children.

The lecture takes place on Monday 6th March 2017, 11am for 11:30am at in AAD1W11 (the ground floor lecture theatre in the Art, Architecture and Design building). Note this is a change from the previously advertised venue.

This lecture is free to attend, however booking is advisable. Please complete the booking form http://lincoln.ac.uk/home/campuslife/whatson/eventsconferences/charlotte-hogg-lecture-06mar17.html or email events@lincoln.ac.uk. If you have any queries regarding your booking please contact the Events Team on 01522 837100.

More about the Great Minds Lecture Series

The Great Minds series gives an insight into the achievements of leading influential figures and recognisable faces from backgrounds such as the arts, business and economics, politics, health and science as well as bringing more local leading Lecturers and Visiting Professors to the fore.

Designed for prospective students, our own staff and students and members of the public alike, the aim is to inspire and encourage thoughtful conversation about careers, industries and disciplines alongside showcasing some of the diverse research and activities that take place within the University.

As part of the University Fairtrade Fortnight, Multi-Faith Chaplaincy is arranging a trip to Leicester on the theme Fairtrade and Religion, visiting Hindu Temple, Mosque, Synagogue, Jain Centre and Gurudwara.

This is an educational trip with an organised schedule (no time for visiting shops). There will be a vegetarian lunch included.

The trip takes place on Saturday 4th March 2017 and costs £10 per person. It is open to staff and students.

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One of the largest student enterprise conferences comes to Lincoln, with its mission to power the enterprising generation.

NACUE are hosting the Student Enterprise Conference at the University of Lincoln, connecting budding entrepreneurs from across the UK.

The two-day event on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th March will be full of inspirational talks, workshops, competitions, hands-on learning and networking opportunities for those interested in launching their own businesses. Last year’s event connected over 500 students, graduates, entrepreneurs and educators, across the weekend, in London.

This year’s attendees can expect a lineup full with talks and practical experiences to educate students and graduates on enterprise. With keynotes from Bruce Walker, founder of We Are The Future and Peter Watson, founder of Chatty Imp, speakers and workshops from Google Garage, Code at Uni, New Entrepreneurs Foundation and Globechain, these are just a few of the exciting sessions on offer.

For more details and to book your ticket, visit http://www.nacue.com/events/sec2017/ or email Claire Butler CButler@lincoln.ac.uk 

We are welcoming all students and staff of all beliefs or none, and all nationalities, to join our Holi Festival celebration event organised by the University of Lincoln Chaplaincy.

Holi is a spring festival also known as festival of colours and sometime festival of love. It is an ancient Hindu religious festival which has been popular with non-Hindus in many part of the world.

It takes place on Wednesday 15th March from 1.00pm to 2.30pm in LPAC.

For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1214448381984405/

Tickets for Tuesday 28th February, Lincoln City Vs York will be on sale from the SU reception from 3pm on 23rd February.

These tickets are at a cost of just £2 each and sold on a first come first served basis. Tickets cannot be reserved over phone or email.

An individual (staff or student) can purchase a maximum of 6 tickets to allow for inviting family and friends. You may be required to show a valid current ID as proof of their current employment or study at the University.

Due to high demand for tickets for the match on Tuesday 28th February for the Lincoln City vs York game and in order to allow as many home fans to attend as possible, tickets purchased through the Uni Imps scheme will now be seated in the Stacey West Stand.

Should the game be rescheduled for any reason your tickets will be honoured by the University.

If you require any more information please do not hesitate to contact Rosie Damarell in the University’s HR department.