July
2009
Social Work, Hate Crime, Diversity and Equality - Dr Gurnham Singh
Dr Gurnham Singh discusses his research into Race, Inequality, Diversity, Social Work and Hate Crime.
Dr Gurnham Singh discusses his research into Race, Inequality, Diversity, Social Work and Hate Crime.
Anna Marriott works for Oxfam. Here she discusses and challenges the myths that surround private health care in poor countries at the 15th annual IAHPE conference that took place at Coventry University.
The documentary, which was shot covertly in Zimbabwe in 2008, charts white farmer Mike Campbell who takes President Mugabe to court for racism. Campbell won his case despite intimidation, threats and violence against him, his family, the 500 black workers and their families who share life on the farm.
Lucy talks about the making of the documentary which is currently touring a number of festivals around the world.
Professor Hazel Barrett has spent a number of years researching the aids pandemic in the sub-Saharan countries of Africa. Despite the numerous efforts over the years the AIDS virus continues to grow in the number of people contracting and dying from the infection.
In this talk Hazel discusses some of the many causes influencing the problem of AIDS and HIV in the countries of Africa, arguing that the issues can only partially be solved by medical advancements. She also discusses the socio-economic factors that are influencing the prominence of AIDS throughout this region.
Hazel also discusses the impact that the virus is continuing to have on the UK and the many myths that surround the virus.
Cyrille Regis MBE won the FA Cup with Coventry in 1987. He made his name at West Bromwich Albion and played for England five times. Cyrille is a regular visitor to Africa.
In this Coventry Conversation Cyrille talks to John Mair about his experiences as a black footballer.
John O. Oucho holds a PhD in Population Geography from the University of Nairobi and was a post-doctoral fellow of the Carolina Population Centre in the University of Nairobi, University of Ghana and University of Botswana. He is a well-travelled and well-published academic and has participated in many international conferences, presenting papers and chairing sessions.
This Coventry Conversation was recorded just a day after Barack Obama won the presidency in the US. This is the subject of John’s talk.
Trevor Phillips, head of the Commission for Equalities and Human Rights, discusses the current financial situation in the UK and the potential effects on community cohesion.
Anne Harrop, director of policy and research at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, talks about the effect the economic downturn may have on migration.
Richard Kemp, deputy chair of the LGA, discusses community cohesion from a local government perspective.
Ted Cantle announces the launch of the new iCoCo portal, the peer-reviewed journal (first edition due Spring 09) and the National Cohesion Forum.