'Freedom to Write, Freedom to Read' Seminar with Daniel Gorman, Director of English PEN
Avenue Campus and Online
Age suitable for: 16+
The University of Southampton School of Humanities is delighted to invite you to the first session in its seminar series 'Visions of Democracy and Freedom: Perspectives from the Humanities'.
Our sub-theme for this term is 'Freedom of Expression and Censorship'.
We are delighted to welcome Daniel Gorman to speak on 'Freedom to Write, Freedom to Read'.
Daniel Gorman is Director of English PEN, one of the world's oldest human rights organisations, that champions the freedom to write and the freedom to read. It is the founding centre of PEN International, a worldwide writers' association with 145 centres in more than 100 countries. Prior to joining English PEN in 2019, Daniel was Executive Director of the Shubbak festival of contemporary Arab culture. Daniel is also a co-founder of Highlight Arts, who have organised UK-based international arts festivals and events since 2007 including projects working with writers in Pakistan, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria. Daniel has written for the Guardian, Irish Times, N+1 and many others.
Our sub-theme for this term is 'Freedom of Expression and Censorship'.
We are delighted to welcome Daniel Gorman to speak on 'Freedom to Write, Freedom to Read'.
Daniel Gorman is Director of English PEN, one of the world's oldest human rights organisations, that champions the freedom to write and the freedom to read. It is the founding centre of PEN International, a worldwide writers' association with 145 centres in more than 100 countries. Prior to joining English PEN in 2019, Daniel was Executive Director of the Shubbak festival of contemporary Arab culture. Daniel is also a co-founder of Highlight Arts, who have organised UK-based international arts festivals and events since 2007 including projects working with writers in Pakistan, Iraq, Lebanon and Syria. Daniel has written for the Guardian, Irish Times, N+1 and many others.
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