FLJS part 4: The Relationship between Political and Judicial Branches
Aharon Barak discusses how the political and judicial branches of government balance their sometimes conflicting interests with the rights of the citizens. Part 4 of the 2009 Foundation for Law Justice and Society Annual Lecture.
Defending the Damned: The Role of Defence Counsel in International Criminal Cases
Seminar given on 22nd February 2010 by Peter Robinson, Legal Advisor for former Bosnian Serb President, Radovan Karadzic, ICTY and Lead Counsel for former President of the Rwandan National Assembly, Joseph Nzirorera, ICTR
The Political Economy of Change
Third and final panel discussion on 'Economics and The Idea of Justice'. Discussing questions such as do we need a new economic framework?And should economics change fundamentally in light of the financial crisis?
The Political Economy of Change
Third and final panel discussion on 'Economics and The Idea of Justice'. Discussing questions such as do we need a new economic framework?And should economics change fundamentally in light of the financial crisis?
The International Community's Response to Haiti
Series of presentations looking at the international community's humanitarian response to the Haitian earthquake.
Irene Natividad: Talking Politics with a Political “Mama”
Women, Power and Politics Curator Masum Momaya speaks with Irene Natividad, longtime leader in the advancement of women's political participation and economic empowerment, about the legacy of the women's movement in the United States that has led women to run for high office in unprecedented numbers today.
Masuma Hasan: Women's Political Participation in Pakistan
Masuma Hasan, a longtime civil servant in Pakistan, speaks about the vigorous participation of women voters, the impact of gender quotas in Parliament and the symbolic legacy of Benazir Bhutto.
Fatima Bhutto: Women's Political Participation in Pakistan
Journalist and poet Fatima Bhutto discusses violence, fear, tragedy and repression amongst Pakistan's women as they attempt to participate in a political process in which "rigging is part of the national work ethic."
European Business Practice and Culture workbook 4: International Business Perspectives and Ethics
In this module section, you consider the intellectual framework in which to evaluate your personal ethics in business. You will also consider implications of national cultures for ethical values in business, expressed in attitudes to commercial situations.
Student diversity and the international dimension
This PowerPoint presentation explores student diversity and internationalisation. It is aimed at those working with students in HE. It covers ALT implications, global perspectives and working with disability.
International Nutrition
Presents major nutritional problems that influence the health, survival, and developmental capacity of populations in developing societies. Covers approaches implemented at the household, community, national, and international levels to improve nutritional status. Explores the degree to which malnutrition can be prevented or reduced prior to achieving full economic development through targeted public and private sector interventions that address the causes of malnutrition.
International Environmental Negotiation, Fall 2002
This is the fourth subject in the Environmental Policy and Planning sequence. Seminar looks at problems of managing common resources, difficulties of achieving transboundary pollution control, and the dilemmas of regional harmonization of environmental protection standards (particularly in Europe). At the core of these problems are issues of how best to structure international negotiations. Focuses especially on problems of representation voting, linkage, and enforcement. The class will explore
Law, Social Movements, and Public Policy: Comparative and International Experience, Fall 2002
Examines the role that courts and grassroots groups play in shaping public policy, at the global level and in selected countries. Primary focus on the impact of the relationship between courts and grassroots activism, on current issues like trade, environmental regulation, and human rights enforcement. In addition to recent international public policy institutional processes including the World Trade Organization and the World Bank, case studies from key countries like the US and India are exami
Being a 'good BRIC': how the rising BRIC economies can be a win-win for the global economy - Summer
As the 'are we'/'aren't we' debate continues around Britain's early or late emergence from the global recession it is clear that the so called 'BRIC' economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China are proving somewhat more resilient to the global economic downturn suffered by the Western economies. So how much can we learn from them about developing these new growing middle class markets abroad and how much do they still need our skill set in terms of their recent mergers and acquisitions? Boni So
Being a 'good BRIC': how the rising BRIC economies can be a win-win for the global economy - Summer
As the 'are we'/'aren't we' debate continues around Britain's early or late emergence from the global recession it is clear that the so called 'BRIC' economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China are proving somewhat more resilient to the global economic downturn suffered by the Western economies. So how much can we learn from them about developing these new growing middle class markets abroad and how much do they still need our skill set in terms of their recent mergers and acquisitions? Boni So
CCA 2009 International Exhibition "Visions Beyond Borders"
Artworks by current international exchange students from our partner institutions, international degree-seeking students, and CCA students who studied abroad in fall 2008.
Camera & editing: Karen Jaimes
Music: Jodie Ellis
Narrative: Mutsumi Kanzawa
Advisor: Peter Hendricks
Weed or resource? The international spread and exploitation of Prosopis - Phil Harris
This lecture was given by Professor Phil Harris at the Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies, University of Nairobi, on Wednesday 16th June 2010.
Prosopis is a genus of legume trees and shrubs valuable as fuel, fodder and human food. As a result of their perceived value, Prosopis species have been distributed widely from their native range, mainly in South and Central America throughout the dry tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world. Unfortunately in several area
The International Health Service; The Power of Mobility and Broadband - Dr Mike Short
The series entitled 'Healthy Debates at Coventry' has attracted influential contributors from the Health and Social Care sector. In this talk Dr Mike Short; Vice President Telefonica Europe, O2 discusses the the use of mobile technology within the NHS.
To find out more please visit http://wwwm.coventry.ac.uk/hls
International and Postgraduate Graduation 2010
CUTV went out and about to speak to some of our graduating students at this years International and Postgraduate Graduation Ceremony that took place in Coventry Cathedral.
We hope that you enjoyed your day and your time here at Coventry University. If you want to keep up to date with us then please join the Friends of Coventry University Alumni Alumni Association at http://www.coventry.ac.uk/alumni
All the best
CUTV
Ira Green, Simmons and Company International
Ira Green (MBA '90), Managing Director with Simmons and Company International, joins us for this edition of "Hot Topics in Finance", a series of interviews with Darden School of Business alumni who are top players in the field of finance. They are giving back to Darden by interacting with current students in classroom sessions, giving their insights and perspectives, and answering questions that arise during the classroom discussions. This series of in-studio interviews gives us a chance to me
