Nawal Al Maghafi is an award-winning BBC Special Correspondent and filmmaker who has been one of a scarce number of … More
Tag: Guest Speakers
Rosie Garthwaite on Becoming a War Journalist at 22 without Hostile Environment Training
While their efforts often go unnoticed, war journalists are arguably unsung heroes of democratic societies for the risk they undertake … More
Dr Seth Berkley: Infectious Disease Epidemiologist and CEO of GAVI Alliance on Distributing a Vaccine for COVID-19
During a global pandemic, health experts must ensure the development of a safe and effective vaccine backed by sufficient data … More
Ciara Judge: Irish Scientist on Mitigating the Global Food Crisis and Gaining Scientific Recognition at Age 15
Ciara Judge gained scientific recognition in 2013 at the mere age of 15 for winning the EU Young Scientist of … More
Dr Margaret Harris: UK Spokesperson for the WHO on Effective Communication during Health Crises
In times of crisis, communicators must maintain the precarious balance of retaining the public’s trust while simultaneously proclaiming uncertainty of … More
Porter Halyburton: Former Prisoner of War on Getting Shot Down and Captured in Vietnam
Shot down and captured by Vietnamese forces in 1965, US veteran Porter Halyburton spent the following 8 years imprisoned in … More
Marion Deichmann: Survivor of the Holocaust
Marion Deichmann spoke with the Update about memories of her childhood, concerns over the far right, and the importance of remembering history.
Ruth Ibegbuna on Social Inequality and Young Peoples’ Voices
Ruth Ibegbuna, founder and former CEO of RECLAIM, talks about social inequality, young working class leaders, and political engagement in our generation.
Petra Volpe: ‘The Divine Order,’ Filmmaking, Feminism
Petra Volpe is a Swiss director and screenwriter, best known for her recent feature ‘The Divine Order’. In this interview she speaks with The Update about filmmaking, and feminism in Switzerland.
Brian Keenan: His 4.5 Years as a Hostage in Beirut
An interview with Brian Keenan, a Northern Irish writer who was held hostage in Lebanon.