We are excited to invite you to the PhD defence activities of Tom Rowe, exploring hope, privilege, and prefiguration in climate activism, art, and academia. The two-day programme includes an interactive event with Prof. Jenny Pickerill, followed by Tom’s public defence the next day at Wageningen University.
Special event with Prof. Jenny Pickerill
‘How do we carry on?’ Political Activism in an Era of Uncertainty
📅 Date: 20th March 2025
⏰ Time: 1:30 – 5:30 PM
📍 Venue: Thuis, Wageningen
In this moment of global uncertainty and climate crisis, how can activists, researchers, and communities sustain political engagement? This event explores new ways of thinking and acting, integrating somatic practices, anti-racism, and collective care to support long-term social change.
🎤 Keynote Speaker: Prof. Jenny Pickerill (Sheffield University)
💬 Panel Discussion & Interactive Workshop
📌 Programme:
🔹 1:30 – 2:00 PM – Prof. Jenny Pickerill’s Talk: ‘From Somatic Geographies to Political Action: Challenging White Supremacy’
🔹 2:00 – 2:15 PM – Q&A
🔹 2:15 – 2:30 PM – Break
🔹 2:30 – 3:15 PM – Panel Discussion
🔹 3:15 – 3:30 PM – Break
🔹 3:30 – 5:00 PM – Workshop (Limited to 30 participants)
- Phase 1: Introducing somatic techniques
- Phase 2: Addressing privilege through bodywork
- Phase 3: Reflections and closing
🔹 5:00 – 5:30 PM – Drinks & Snacks
👉 Workshop spots are limited! Sign up here.
For more information, contact Tom Rowe at tom.rowe@wur.nl.
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