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Join us as host, Muhammad Jalal, meets Ahmed Paul Keeler to recount his fascinating life journey, from an idyllic childhood in Windsor to navigating trauma in English boarding schools, embracing modern art and theatre, and ultimately to finding solace in Islam.
As a teen, Keeler organised plays and later established the groundbreaking Signals Gallery, promoting kinetic art. His crowning achievement was the World of Islam Festival in 1976, followed by various projects promoting Islamic civilisation and cultural dialogue. At 70, he penned Rethinking Islam and the West, questioning society’s obsession with progress andadvocating for balance, explored further in his companion volume, A Life’s Journey.
Enjoy discovering the ideas and experiences that informed Ahmed Paul Keeler’s book Rethinking islam & the West.
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Join us for a panel discussion on the rich heritage and contemporary resonance of Islamic art and architecture.
The panel includes Dr Silke Ackermann, Director of the History of Science Museum at the University of Oxford, and Dr Abdulrahman Azzam and Muhannad Shono, two of the curators of the forthcoming Islamic Arts Biennale in Jeddah, which is the first exhibition of its kind and offers a forum for the display and discussion of Islamic arts and cultures from around the world.
Ackermann and Azzam bring their expertise and perspectives on the multifaceted ways in which Islamic philosophies and civilizations have had a profound impact on art and science globally.
As a prominent Saudi artist working in Riyadh today, Shono addresses the lasting significance of Islamic cultural heritage for contemporary art.
Together, the panellists offer insight into the beauty and breadth of the arts of Islamic cultures, and the profound influence they have had on our shared present.
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Join us for a thought-provoking discussion as we celebrate the enduring feminist legacy of Anne Brontë, a pioneering voice in Victorian literature, with Brontë scholar, Rose Gant, and Anne Brontë biographer, Samantha Ellis.
Anne, often overshadowed by her sisters, Charlotte and Emily, challenged societal norms and championed women’s rights through her groundbreaking novels and poetry.
From her portrayal of strong, independent female characters to her unflinching exploration of themes, such as domestic abuse, addiction, and female agency, Anne’s writings continue to resonate with modern audiences and inspire generations of feminists.
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Join us for a thought-provoking panel event, showcasing the UK’s foremost cosy crime authors, including Katy Watson, JM Hall and Antony Johnston. These popular authors share a passionate love for their genre, and together will embark on a quest to decipher whether crime can ever truly be cosy.
Dive into the realm of cosy mystery books, your perfect haven for lighthearted escapism. With the genre growing in popularity once again, the question lingers…can crime genuinely exude cosiness?
Explore the charm, wit, and intrigue of cosy crime fiction as we unravel the mystery. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to delve into the heart of this captivating literary discussion.
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Join this fascinating conversation, we explore the historical, cultural and religious significance of one of the world’s oldest and most contested cities, which is holy to the three major Abrahamic faiths.
Jerusalem’s rich tapestry of history includes periods of conquest, conflict and coexistence, each leaving its mark on the city’s identity. From the ancient walls of the Old City to the revered sites like the Western Wall, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem serves as a focal point for millions of believers worldwide. In the modern context, what does the ancient city of Jerusalem stand for today?
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Join Professor Saeed Khan as he explores Orientalism as Said defined and described it and how it persists as a central component, explicitly or otherwise, in so many contemporary conversations.
In 1978, Edward Said published Orientalism, which served as a critique of Western scholarship. Said argued persuasively that Western scholars viewed the rest of the world, and particularly the Middle East and Muslim world, as the perennial ‘Other’ and, more troublingly, the ‘Lesser’.
Said’s work revolutionised several fields of study and has influenced academics, policy-makers and politicians ever since. Nearly five decades on, Said’s work has proven to be both profound and even prophetic, as current perceptions about Muslims and the Middle East, including Islamophobia, the recent refugee crisis and regional conflicts, all affirm and prove the continuing presence and dominance of Orientalism.
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Join us for a compelling discussion on the ethics of documenting and reporting humanitarian crisis zones, exploring the fine line that journalists and filmmakers have to tread between help and harm.
Addressing when to film and when not to, this event discusses the challenges of avoiding ‘misery porn’ and ensuring ethical, impactful storytelling while safeguarding those involved.
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Join translator, Mahdi Lock, as he delves into Depression and Anxiety: The Causes and Treatment According to the Qur’an, promising an insightful exploration of these prevalent issues.
Loch will illuminate often overlooked factors, highlighting the various causes of depression and anxiety, and uncover the importance of strengthening one’s connection for healing and empowerment.
This event offers spiritual enrichment, guiding attendees to detach from worldly concerns, purify their hearts, and understand their purpose. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and tools for emotional wellbeing.
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Join us for a discussion about this book’s huge legacy and what George Orwell would think about the state of today’s world.
Published in 1949, George Orwell’s famous dystopian novel, 1984, is one of the most important books of the 20th century, still widely referenced today across politics and culture.
Orwell modelled his authoritarian state in the novel on the Soviet Union in the era of Stalinism and on Nazi Germany. Dealing with themes of totalitarianism, mass surveillance and more broadly with the role of truth within society, this book is arguably the most influential piece of political and dystopian fiction in the modern era.
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The UK’s favourite vicar, Kate Bottley, returned to Bradford to share some life lessons.
She’s sat on a lot of sofas, drank a lot of tea, and garnered a lot of wisdom from the wonderful people she’s met along the way. Whether you’re contemplating the big questions of life and death, dealing with confidence, conflict, or loneliness, Bottley is here to help you feel less alone, and equip you with the tools to ride the bumpy waves of life.
Whatever it is that you believe in, whatever it is that gives you hope, this evening promises to be a warm cup of tea for the heart and soul.
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Delve into the tumultuous origins and evolution of the Independent Labour Party, the working-class political movement born in Bradford in 1893. Through the captivating narratives of three central characters—passionate Fred Jowett, ruthless Philip Snowden and the unforgettable Victor Grayson—Brody weaves a tale of ambition, loyalty and betrayal.
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Join SherAli Tareen and co-panelists for a thought-provoking exploration of a complex and sensitive topic.
SherAli Tareen’s fascinating new book, Perilous Intimacies: Debating Hindu-Muslim Friendship after Empire, explores how leading South Asian Muslim thinkers imagined and contested the boundaries of Hindu-Muslim friendship from the mid-18th to the mid-20th centuries.
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WritersMosaic and Colin Grant will be joined by three award-winning authors: Chitra Ramaswamy, Ingrid Persaud, and Nicholas Rankin. Discussing the idea of memory and writing.
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Join us for a crucial conversation with Professor Paul Rogers, one of the most forward-thinking analysts of our time, as he discusses his latest book, A Crowded, Glowering World: Paths to a Sustainable and Secure Future. This talk will explore the interconnected challenges we currently face and deliver crucial insights into understanding this global ‘polycrisis’.
A respected authority on conflict analysis, Rogers has been remarkably prescient in his predictions, includingthe long-term ramifications of the Iraq War and the evolving dangers of climate change.
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In this heritage talk, you will explore how Britain’s textile industry is being reinvented for the 21st century. Using photographs taken over the past 120 years, Tim Smith will show how the innovative spirit that once powered the textile industry remains alive and well. Wool and cotton fuelled the first industrial revolution and, today, a vast array of fibres is driving a new revolution. Discover how traditional technologies are used in surprising ways to develop pioneering materials, from biomedical textiles used in the human body to aerospace vehicles exploring our solar system.
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We’ve brought together Lauren Beukes, author of bestselling novel, The Shining Girls, whose work straddles the speculative and literary, and celebrated crime author John Connolly, best known for his PI Charlie Parker series, to share their best tips and tricks to convey authenticity in storytelling.
Conveying a strong sense of place is vital for a reader to know where they are, when they are, what’s going on in the wider written world and why. Whether you’re a writer yourself or you just enjoy being immersed in a good book, our authors will reveal their secrets for creating immersive scene settings and worlds.
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Join local author, Charlotte Bradman, as she shares her remarkable story of breaking free from a turbulent past, mounting debts and the monotony of the nine-to-five grind, to embrace a simpler way of life in her beloved campervan.
The Happy Nomad is Bradman’s newly released debut, a journey of self-discovery and liberation. Through laughter, tears and moments of profound insight, she learns to cherish the gift of time and the connections forged on the road.
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A unique conversation as the Blake Society’s Stephen Pritchard and poet, John Siddique, explore the similarities between two hugely influential writers and artists: William Blake and Kahlil Gibran.
Both Blake and Gibran were poets and artists who dabbled in prophetic vision. Their readings of the Bible, their rebellion against Church corruption, and their sociopolitical visions were very similar. Gibran himself was referred to as the ‘twentieth-century Blake’ and actively emphasised the connection between them.
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In May 1904, the Great Exhibition in Lister Park showcased Bradford businesses, art and culture, and featured a standout exhibit: the Somali Village. Within this village, 60 Somali individuals, including men, women, and children, resided in a walled compound for six months.
In this fascinating event, Fozia Bora tells the stories of some of these Villagers – often polyglot cosmopolitans, and Bradford’s earliest-known Muslim community – who speak from the past through the recovery of written, oral and photographic archives.
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With more than four billion people eligible to vote in an election in 2024, we delve into the electoral landscapes of India, the United States and the United Kingdom to examine the key issues shaping each nation’s political discourse and how these elections will impact international relations, economic policies and global democratic trends.
This overview of the 2024 elections and their potential to influence the future trajectory of global politics and economics. Whether you are a political enthusiast, a student of international relations or simply curious about global democratic processes, this panel will offer valuable insights and stimulating discussion.
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