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*** POSTPONED *** A Reflection on the Philosophical Foundation of Islamic Leadership - A Leverhulme Lecture by Nematollah Azizi

Submitted by Bill Esmond on November 28, 2023 - 14:53
Dec 5 2023 17:30
Europe/London
The Multi Faith Centre, University of Derby
Kedleston Rd
Derby
United Kingdom  United Kingdom

Sorry, this event is postponed

The next and 3rd Leverhulme Lecture from Professor Nematollah Azizi, University of Kurdistan, Iran and Visiting Leverhulme Professor at the University of Glasgow, entitled,  A Reflection on the Philosophical Foundation of Islamic Leadership will be held on Tuesday, 5th December 2023, at 7.00 pm at the Multi-Faith Centre, University of Derby. Kedleston Road Derby
DE22 1GB, UK.

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The Dilemma of Meritocratic Governance in American Cities | The Urban Lens Newsletter

Submitted by Bill Bowen on November 23, 2023 - 21:19

The idea of meritocracy, in which individuals are selected, rewarded and succeed based on their abilities, skills, and achievements, is deeply embedded in the American ethos.

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Building a 'smart countryside' | JOHN TIBBITT from Policies for Places

Submitted by John Tibbitt on November 23, 2023 - 12:16

Rural areas are frequently seen as relatively sparce environments for economic development, characterized by fewer resources and institutions, less economic diversity and poorer access to markets, finance and government support programmes than larger towns and cities. However digital access beyond the locality combined with cohesive community-driven action planning opens up new possibilities for economically and sustainable rural communities. Community groups and businesses can capture local opportunities of a ‘smart countryside’.

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Special Issue of PIMA Bulletin - Climate Justice Education- November 2023

Submitted by Shirley Walters on November 23, 2023 - 11:27

A new PIMA (PASCAL International Members Association) Bulletin on Climate Justice Education is now published. This Bulletin grew out of the conversations within the PIMA Bulletin Number 48, January 2023 January 2023 Bulletin TOC | PIMA Network where we began to (re)envision relations between humans and the more-than-human world from different vantage points.

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Books Review Editor needed for International Journal of Lifelong Education

Submitted by Susan Kelly on November 23, 2023 - 02:07

International Journal of Lifelong Education is seeking applicants for a Books Review Editor.

Deadline for applications: 30 November 2023.