As Hong Kong experiences unprecedented political and social upheavals, we invite speakers who can shed light on other societies which have faced similar challenges. Putting Hong Kong in global perspectives may inspire comparative research, theoretical and historical reflections, as well as public discussions on our collective future.
Each public lecture will begin with a 30-min presentation, followed by another 30 mins of Q&A. The series is free and open to the public. Participants must register before each event. Unless otherwise specified, all seminars are conducted in English.
Protest, repression and justice in Northern Ireland
Mike Chinoy (Senior Non-Resident Fellow, U.S.-China Institute, University of Southern California.):
17th October 2020 (Sat) 10:00 (HK) /16th October 2020 (Fri) 22:00 (EST)
Strategies in the struggle against Apartheid Authoritarianism
Prof. Janet Cherry (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University):
28th October 2020 (Wed) 16:00 (HK), 10:00 (South Africa)
Undongkwŏn as a Counterpublic Sphere in the South Korean Minjung Movement
Prof. Namhee Lee (UCLA):
3rd December 2020 (Thurs) 11:00 (HK),2nd December 2020 (Wed) 19:00 (PST)
Authoritarian Resilience or Democratic Pluralism? Singapore’s Fork in the Road
Author: Prof. Cherian George (HKBU) & Prof. Donald Low, (HKUST)
Commentator: Prof. Christine Loh (HKUST) & Dr. Stephan Ortmann, (CUHK)
16th January 2021 (Sat), 10:00 (HK) / 15th January 2021 (Fri), 18:00 (PST)
Book event: The Resistant Community (反抗的共同體)
Author: Prof. Ngok Ma (CUHK)
1st February 2021 (Mon), 20:00 (HK)
Language: Cantonese
Taiwan Civil Society in Authoritarian Era 威權主義與台灣公民社會
Prof. Wu Jieh Min 吳介民教授 (Academia Sinica) & Prof. Chen Tsui Lien 陳翠蓮教授 (NTU)
Commentator: Prof. Kin Man Chan 陳健民教授
12th March 2021 (Fri), 17:00 (HK/ Taiwan)
Language: Mandarin
Protest in Putin's Russia: opposition and grassroots movements
Dr. Mischa Gabowitsch (Einstein Forum)
14th April 2021 (Wed), 17:00 (HK), 11:00 (Germany)
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