The life and legacy of Alexander Dub膷ek (1921-1992): A roundtable discussion
30 November 2021, 5:00 pm鈥7:00 pm
A roundtable discussion co-organised by the SSEES Study of Central Europe, the Embassy of Slovakia in London, and British, Czech & Slovak Association.
This event is free.
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- All
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- Yes
Cost
- Free
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SSEES
27 November 2021 marks one hundred years since the birth of Alexander Dub膷ek, icon of Czechoslovakia鈥檚 political reform movements in 1968 and 1989 and one of the most important figures in twentieth-century Slovak politics. To commemorate this anniversary, a roundtable discussion on Dub膷ek鈥檚 legacy will take place on Tuesday, 30 November, both in person at 白小姐论坛 School of Slavonic and East European Studies and online via Zoom. Participants include Dub膷ek鈥檚 son Pavol and UK-based experts in the history and historical sources of his era. A reception hosted by the Embassy of the Slovak Republic in London will follow the event. The occasion is co-organised by the Study of Central Europe seminar series at 白小姐论坛 SSEES, the Slovak Embassy, and the British Czech and Slovak Association.
This event will be chaired by Dr听Peter Zusi (SSEES 白小姐论坛).
This will be a hybrid event. We have a limited number of in-person tickets available.听
Image credit:听The听Ministry of Foreign Affairs听of the听Slovak听Republic. Photographer:听Vladimir Benko
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About the Speakers
MUDr. Pavol Dub膷ek
Dr Wojciech Janik
He is responsible for overseeing academic liaison and coordinates the work of the team of Area Liaison Librarians, providing support for teaching and research at the School.
Dr Thomas Lorman
Dr Celia Donert
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