Subject Conference: Politics

Liverpool Hope University is 1st in the North West and 4th in the UK for overall Student Satisfaction from the 2016 National Student Survey, with History scoring 100% Satisfaction. The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017 names Liverpool Hope University 2nd in the UK for teaching excellence and 1st in the North West student experience, with the University being rated in the top 50 of UK universities.

If you or any of your students would like to attend the conference or you have any questions please email Joy Pucill, Recruitment Officer, at [email protected] or call 0151 291 3111. We would be grateful if you could confirm your attendance a week in advance of each conference.

The Subject conference is on Wednesday 1st March 2017
From 2pm – 4.15pm at our Hope Park Campus, Hope Park, Liverpool, L16 9JD.
1pm-2pm Optional Campus Tour (Please advise if you would like to book spaces on a tour)
1.30pm-2pm Arrival at Hope. The Conference will begin promptly at 2pm. Lunch facilities are available if students arrive early.
2pm – 2.15pm Welcome to Liverpool Hope
2.15pm-3.15pm The challenges facing the Trump presidency: the power of the presidential office Following the election of Trump questions have arisen about the power and credibility of the office of The US president. This talk looks at the outcomes of a disputed election, division among the populace and the policy positions facing Trump.
3.15pm-4.15pm Feminism in the contemporary world
The session will explore the usefulness of notions of patriarchy and gender to have a more holistic understanding of the contemporary world, for example in terms of political leadership, contemporary conflicts and the world economy.
4.15pm – 4.30pm Closing Address and Q & A
4.30pm Depart Hope

Please confirm bookings by Wednesday 22nd February 2017