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31 Jan

2025

The American Bar Association's International Criminal Law Committee (ICLC) and International Animal Law Committee Launch the "Blue Crimes Webinar Series"

The American Bar Association's International Criminal Law Committee (ICLC) and International Animal Law Committee have launched the "Blue Crimes Webinar Series", a three-part initiative addressing crimes affecting aquatic animals, humans, and the environment. This series delves into pressing issues such as the legality of dolphin and whale hunts and shark finning, offering insights from experts in marine conservation and international law.

21 Nov

2024

MAKMA Finalist in the XVII CLABE Awards for Excellence in Journalism and Communication

November 21, 2024 – MAKMA, the Spanish magazine dedicated to visual arts and contemporary culture, has been announced as a finalist in the ‘Excellence in Communication’ category at the XVII CLABE Awards for Journalism and Communication. These prestigious awards are organized by the Club Abierto de Editores (CLABE) to recognize outstanding contributions to journalism and communication in Spain.

15 Oct

2024

Upcoming Book Discussion on Resilience and the Wandering Subject: Exploring New Dimensions in Resilience Studies

We are excited to announce a book discussion event for Resilience and the Wandering Subject, set for October 18, 2024, from 7:30-8:30 PM. Edited by Supriya Daniel and Anu Kuriakose, this thought-provoking volume delves into the evolving concept of the "wandering subject" as it applies to resilience, traversing identity, place, and socio-cultural transitions. The book offers a unique framework for understanding resilience, making it invaluable to scholars across fields such as sociology, psychology, and cultural studies. FInd out more on the event's flyer here.

15 Oct

2024

Event Highlight: “Living the Independence Dream” Book Talk

On November 18, 2024, explore Ukraine's complex journey through identity and resilience at the Max Kade Center’s book talk on Living the Independence Dream: Ukraine and Ukrainians in Contemporary Socio-Political Context, a new release from Vernon Press. This collection, edited by Dr. Lada Kolomiyets, delves into Ukraine's thirty years of independence, from the early hopes to the evolving challenges amidst current conflict. Read more about the even here.

02 Oct

2024

New Podcast Episode: "Ser libre era bueno" – Exploring the Narratives of Caribbean Slaves with Carmen Jiménez

We are excited to announce the release of a new podcast episode, produced in collaboration with New Books Network. In this episode, we dive into "Ser libre era bueno: Dos narrativas de esclavos del Caribe angloparlante", a powerful and insightful bilingual edition authored by Dr. Carmen Jiménez and published by Vernon Press. You can listen to the full episode here: Ser libre era bueno – New Books Network.