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Ethical Reflections
Ethical reflections are very short and focused pieces of writing aimed at getting people to think about matters of ethical importance...
Ethical reflections are very short and focused pieces of writing aimed at getting people to think about matters of ethical importance...
A summer school to change the world
The School of Applied Global Ethics will be hosting a new unique summer school on how to understand and develop a non-violent social movement...
The School of Applied Global Ethics will be hosting a new unique summer school on how to understand and develop a non-violent social movement...
Peace lecture
Applied Global Ethics, in association with Leeds City Council and Leeds Peacelink group, are hosting this year's Olof Palme Memorial Peace Lecture.
Applied Global Ethics, in association with Leeds City Council and Leeds Peacelink group, are hosting this year's Olof Palme Memorial Peace Lecture.
Surviving the peace
Award winning photo journalist, Sean Sutton, recently visited Leeds Met to talk about his powerful and intimate photography of communities who are recovering from war and conflict.
Award winning photo journalist, Sean Sutton, recently visited Leeds Met to talk about his powerful and intimate photography of communities who are recovering from war and conflict.
Refusing to serve in the Israeli military
Applied Global Ethics student, Mia Tamarin, recently told her personal story of refusing compulsory conscription into the Israeli army and her consequent imprisonment.
Applied Global Ethics student, Mia Tamarin, recently told her personal story of refusing compulsory conscription into the Israeli army and her consequent imprisonment.
Staff contribute to major peace publication
Staff from Applied Global Ethics have contributed to the epic fourth volume of the encyclopaedia on peace published by Oxford University Press
Staff from Applied Global Ethics have contributed to the epic fourth volume of the encyclopaedia on peace published by Oxford University Press
Festival of Politics & Global Ethics
Staff from Applied Global Ethics will be contributing to the two-week long festival, which will involve debate and discussions on key political and ethical issues facing Britain and the world today.
Staff from Applied Global Ethics will be contributing to the two-week long festival, which will involve debate and discussions on key political and ethical issues facing Britain and the world today.
Ethiopian community celebration
Leeds Met staff and leaders of the Leeds local Ethiopian community recently celebrated the success of the University's Engagement Ethiopia project...
Leeds Met staff and leaders of the Leeds local Ethiopian community recently celebrated the success of the University's Engagement Ethiopia project...
The climate crisis deepens...
The Coming Militarization of Climate Change was a recent workshop held at Leeds Met which explored the military and corporate responses to climate change and mass migration.
The Coming Militarization of Climate Change was a recent workshop held at Leeds Met which explored the military and corporate responses to climate change and mass migration.
Academic queries taser weapons
Dr Steve Wright Lecturer in Peace & Conflict Studies and Reader in Applied Global Ethics has questioned US Army plans for an electric shock weapon designed to stun up to 200 metres away...
Dr Steve Wright Lecturer in Peace & Conflict Studies and Reader in Applied Global Ethics has questioned US Army plans for an electric shock weapon designed to stun up to 200 metres away...
Leeds Met welcomes Sri Lankan visitors
The University's commitment to providing education in Sri Lanka has taken a step forward, following a signing with the country's biggest telecoms company.
The University's commitment to providing education in Sri Lanka has taken a step forward, following a signing with the country's biggest telecoms company.
Nobel Peace Prize winners partner with Leeds Met
Mines Advisory Group, who were co-laureates of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997 for their work on the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, will work in partnership with Leeds Met ...
Mines Advisory Group, who were co-laureates of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997 for their work on the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, will work in partnership with Leeds Met ...
Peace Lecture
The University, in association with Leeds City Council and Leeds Peace Links groups, recently hosted the Leeds International Olof Palme Memorial Peace Lecture.
The University, in association with Leeds City Council and Leeds Peace Links groups, recently hosted the Leeds International Olof Palme Memorial Peace Lecture.
Leeds Met students WALKTALK for Africa
Leeds Met students will be embarking on a 200+ mile walk from Leeds to London this summer to raise money for African charities Village Aid and VA32...
Leeds Met students will be embarking on a 200+ mile walk from Leeds to London this summer to raise money for African charities Village Aid and VA32...
Preventing Youth Violence Seminar
Following a conference hosted by the Senator George Mitchell Centre earlier this year, a report into youth violence has recently been published...
Following a conference hosted by the Senator George Mitchell Centre earlier this year, a report into youth violence has recently been published...
Students attend UN Summit simulation
Applied Global Ethics students have been helping to spread the word about ending world poverty at a recent UN Summit simulation with 150 sixth forms pupils...
Applied Global Ethics students have been helping to spread the word about ending world poverty at a recent UN Summit simulation with 150 sixth forms pupils...
Volunteering in India
Applied Global Ethics students recently returned from India where they undertook a number of volunteering projects as part of their level 1 module...
Applied Global Ethics students recently returned from India where they undertook a number of volunteering projects as part of their level 1 module...
Enhancement of Human Sporting Performance
The Institute for Spirituality, Religion & Public Life recently hosted two lectures delivered by Professor Gareth Jones from the University of Otago, New Zealand...
The Institute for Spirituality, Religion & Public Life recently hosted two lectures delivered by Professor Gareth Jones from the University of Otago, New Zealand...
SAGE Students Volunteering in Bangalore
Students from Applied Global Ethics travel to India to take part in a range of volunteering activities as part of their studies for a new volunteering placement module...
Students from Applied Global Ethics travel to India to take part in a range of volunteering activities as part of their studies for a new volunteering placement module...
SAGE students meet Sri Lanka's British High Commissioner
Students from Applied Global Ethics recently attended a presentation by Dr Peter Hayes, the British High Commissioner in Sri Lanka who talked about a range of current global issues...
Students from Applied Global Ethics recently attended a presentation by Dr Peter Hayes, the British High Commissioner in Sri Lanka who talked about a range of current global issues...
Leeds Met Professor Defending Human Rights
Eddie Halpin, Professor of Peace Education, has recently been elected on to the board of a major international human rights organisation HURIDOCS...
Eddie Halpin, Professor of Peace Education, has recently been elected on to the board of a major international human rights organisation HURIDOCS...
Senator George Mitchell Appointed Middle East Peace Envoy
President Barack Obama has appointed Senator George Mitchell, Visiting Professor for Applied Global Ethics, as special peace envoy for the Middle East...
President Barack Obama has appointed Senator George Mitchell, Visiting Professor for Applied Global Ethics, as special peace envoy for the Middle East...
Institute for Spirituality, Religion & Public Life
A new Institute devoted to research and scholarship around spirituality, religion and public life, was recently launched at Gandhi Hall, Headingley Campus...
A new Institute devoted to research and scholarship around spirituality, religion and public life, was recently launched at Gandhi Hall, Headingley Campus...
SAGE Students Plan Amnesty Charity Event
Students from Global Development and International Relations course planned an event as part of Amnesty International's Protect the Human Week.
Students from Global Development and International Relations course planned an event as part of Amnesty International's Protect the Human Week.
Imaging War Conference
Staff from Applied Global Ethics recently travelled to the historic town of Vadstena, Sweden to participate in the conference, Imaging War.
Staff from Applied Global Ethics recently travelled to the historic town of Vadstena, Sweden to participate in the conference, Imaging War.
SAGE Hosts Leeds Schumacher Lectures
Applied Global Ethics successfully hosted the Leeds Schumacher North lectures, 'Transforming the Global Economy: solutions for a sustainable world'.
Applied Global Ethics successfully hosted the Leeds Schumacher North lectures, 'Transforming the Global Economy: solutions for a sustainable world'.
Students Receive Funding to Volunteer
Leeds Met Applied Global Ethics students recently received funding for students to volunteer in India, as part of their studies...
Leeds Met Applied Global Ethics students recently received funding for students to volunteer in India, as part of their studies...
How to Change the World Conference
Applied Global Ethics hosted a conference bringing students face-to-face with change makers from the peace, human rights and social justice movement.
Applied Global Ethics hosted a conference bringing students face-to-face with change makers from the peace, human rights and social justice movement.
Anne Frank [+ you} Exhibition
The Anne Frank [+ you} Exhibition and associated events attract hundreds of visitors throughout June 2008
The Anne Frank [+ you} Exhibition and associated events attract hundreds of visitors throughout June 2008
Senator George Mitchell Returns to Leeds Met
Applied Global Ethics Visiting Professor Senator George Mitchell - the man behind the Good Friday Agreement - makes his second visit to Leeds Met...
Applied Global Ethics Visiting Professor Senator George Mitchell - the man behind the Good Friday Agreement - makes his second visit to Leeds Met...
Learning from the Holocaust
John Chillag delivered a powerful and moving speech to mark the 64th anniversary of the Nazi occupation of Hungary.
John Chillag delivered a powerful and moving speech to mark the 64th anniversary of the Nazi occupation of Hungary.
Senator George Mitchell Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution
The man behind the historic Good Friday Agreement, US Senator George Mitchell, visited Leeds Metropolitan University recently...
The man behind the historic Good Friday Agreement, US Senator George Mitchell, visited Leeds Metropolitan University recently...
Holocaust remembered
Rev Dr Simon Robinson was a keynote speaker as hundreds turned up at Leeds Town Hall to mark Holocaust Memorial Day...
Rev Dr Simon Robinson was a keynote speaker as hundreds turned up at Leeds Town Hall to mark Holocaust Memorial Day...
How to Save the World
Students and staff from the School of Applied Global Ethics attended a half-day conference on October 17 entitled 'How to save the World'...
Students and staff from the School of Applied Global Ethics attended a half-day conference on October 17 entitled 'How to save the World'...
Videos & Image Galleries
Refusing to serve in the Israeli military
Institute of Spirituality, Religion & Public Life - Inaugural Lecture
Gandhi: 60 Years On - Ela Gandhi
Applied Global Ethics Images
Leeds Ethiopian community event - 29/01/10
Enhancement of Human Sporting Performance lecture - 20/04/09
Sri Lankan High Commissioner visit - 26/03/10
Professor Marc Ellis lecture - 12/03/10
How universal are human rights? - 27/02/09
A fairer world? Ethics festival - 25/02/09
Launch of the Institute for Spirituality, Religion & Public Life - 5/12/08
