About this Event
We are looking forward to welcoming you to the SSSUK Annual Symposium and AGM! Join us in person at the Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre, SOAS University of London for a day filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and engaging presentations. This event is a must-attend for anyone passionate about Sudan and South Sudan. Get ready to connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable knowledge. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of our community. See you there!
This year, we are again offering reduced prices to ensure inclusivity. If you are also able to make a donation to SSSUK you will be supporting this initiative.
Tickets (if available) will be sold at the door on the day of the event, but if you wish to have lunch at the venue then please book in advance.
Please note that the symposium-only tickets will be sold at £15 at the door.
Hot drinks cannot be served at the start of the day so if you need a coffee before the symposium begins please pick one up at one of the nearby shops before you arrive.
Agenda
🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration
Info: Please stop by at the registration desk even if you have already bought your tickets online. New members can also join the SSSUK at the same time.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Welcoming remarks and Moment of Silence - SSSUK Chairperson, Aziz Magid
🕑: 10:10 AM - 11:10 AM
History, Governance and Resources
Info: • History of German Sudanese Relations - Roman Deckert
• ‘The State’ Waiting and Everyday Governance in Unity Oilfields - Matai Muon
🕑: 11:10 AM - 12:10 PM
Technology, Ethics and Human Rights
Info: • Digital Rights and Justice - Asil Sidahmed and Alex Darby
• Sudan's Digital Paradox - Susanne Jaspers and Tamer Abd Elkareem
🕑: 12:10 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
SSSUK Annual General Meeting
Info: Non-members may attend but may not vote.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Diaspora, Exile and Psychological Impact
Info: • Sudanese Anthropology in Exile. Report from Cairo - Janice Boddy and Ellen Gruenbaum
• Understanding Conflict-Related Trauma. in the UK Diaspora - Vicky Ladu
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Tea and Coffee
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Heritage and Social Capital
Info: • Impact of War on Heritage - Dr Ismail Hamid
• Community Peace Carrier: the civil capital forged by war - Dr Mekki Elshibly
🕑: 04:30 PM - 04:55 PM
Musical performance - Dr Bacete Bwogo and Nile Star Music World
🕑: 04:55 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing remarks by SSSUK Chairperson - Aziz Magid
Event venue & nearby stays
Brunei Gallery Lecture Theatre, SOAS University of London, 10 Thornhaugh Street, London, United Kingdom
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