In July 1995, over 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys were murdered in Srebrenica — the worst atrocity on European soil since the Second World War.

This event explores how genocide unfolded in the heart of Europe, the silence that enabled it, and the urgent need to remember. Through testimony, history, and reflection, we examine the legacy of Srebrenica: from international failure and justice efforts to rising nationalism and denial today. 

As anti-Muslim rhetoric resurfaces across Europe, remembering Srebrenica is not just about the past. We explore what allowed this to happen, if it could happen again, and what remembrance demands of us now.

With war in the Middle East, Donald Trump’s return to the White House, and a new Labour government in the UK, 2025 has brought dramatic political shifts. These come alongside rising climate urgency, widening global inequality, and disruptive advances in AI and biotechnology.

In this timely talk, Professor Paul Rogers, Emeritus Professor of Peace Studies, explores the key trends shaping our world.

Drawing on decades of expertise in international security, he considers the challenges and opportunities that may define the second half of this turbulent decade — and asks whether a more peaceful, sustainable future is still within reach.

The 7/7 attacks were a defining moment in modern British history — shaping public policy, media narratives, and how communities experience the state. Two decades on, the effects are still unfolding.

In this event, we will discuss how counterterrorism laws and surveillance reshaped civil liberties, the impact on British Muslim identity, trust, and belonging, and how the framing of 7/7 continues to shape the way Islam is spoken about in public life.

As Islamophobia intensified and far-right politics gained traction, what role did the media and state play? This event asks what we’ve learned — and what kind of society we want to be now.