Three Al Jazeera English journalists have been convicted in the Cairo Criminal Court of spreading false news, threatening national security and aiding the Muslim Brotherhood – previously Egypt’s first democratically … Continue reading Verdict in Al Jazeera trial shows regime’s contempt for press freedom in Egypt
THURS AFTERNOON – GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Janet Stewart (chair) Raises range of issues, including role of universities with regard to oil & gas Audio recording of Downie paper and discussion James Downie Partner, Stronachs LLP Powerpoint … Continue reading THURS AFTERNOON – GLOBAL RESPONSIBILITIES
THURS MORNING: WORKFORCE – RISK AND REPRESENTATION
Terry Brotherstone (chair) Introduces session by recalling Piper Alpha alluding to comments made by union (RMT) delegate in Environment session yesterday evening: yes environment is important but so are “people … Continue reading THURS MORNING: WORKFORCE – RISK AND REPRESENTATION
WED EVENING: ENVIRONMENT RISKS AND FUTURE ENERGY
Audio recording of Toke and Edwards papers and discussion David Toke Reader in Energy Politics, U Aberdeen Powerpoint slides Oil price spikes are ruinous to world economy, as much as … Continue reading WED EVENING: ENVIRONMENT RISKS AND FUTURE ENERGY
WED AFTERNOON: PROFITS OF OIL & GAS
Audio recording of Hendry's presentation and discussion Charles Hendry MP (Conservative) Former UK Energy Minister 2010-12 Has found Aberdeen one of most inspiring energy cities Energy needs to be part of … Continue reading WED AFTERNOON: PROFITS OF OIL & GAS
WED MORNING: POLITICS OF OIL & GAS – THE BIG QUESTIONS
Audio recording of introduction and Harvie and Wills papers and discussion Trevor Stack (Conference organiser and session chair) Conference host: Centre for Citizenship, Civil Society and Rule of Law (CISRUL) … Continue reading WED MORNING: POLITICS OF OIL & GAS – THE BIG QUESTIONS
POLITICS OF OIL & GAS IN A CHANGING UK: INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES
A public conference held on 8-9 May 2013 at the University of Aberdeen hosted by the Centre for Citizenship, Civil Society and Rule of Law (CISRUL) Summary of conference papers and … Continue reading POLITICS OF OIL & GAS IN A CHANGING UK: INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES