Supporting the Black Community to thrive
Thursday 12 October 2023 17:00 to 19:00Speakers: |
Professor Caesar Atuire, University of Oxford (Health Ethics) |
Location: |
EP Abraham Lecture Theatre, Green Templeton College |
About
The Green Templeton Black Students’ Society will be marking Black History Month with short talks from Professor Caesar Atuire, Professor Shirley Thompson and Isatou Bokum (Oxford Africa Society), followed by pizza and drinks.
About the speakers
Professor Shirley J. Thompson
Professor Shirley J. Thompson, a visionary British composer, conductor, and cultural activist who is celebrated globally for her captivating music. As the first woman in Europe to compose and conduct a symphony in 40 years, she orchestrated the renowned ‘New Nation Rising, A 21st Century Symphony’ with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Thompson’s multifaceted career includes composing for TV, film, dance, and opera, as well as ground-breaking work with multimedia and arts education programs. Her music has graced royal events and international stages, solidifying her legacy as a prominent figure in contemporary music. She also holds a significant position as a Reader in Composition and Performance at the University of Westminster and plays vital roles in numerous arts institutions. Shirley J. Thompson has consistently been recognized among the most influential black individuals in Britain, as per the Evening Standard’s ‘Power List’.
Isatou M. Bokum
Isatou M. Bokum, a media professional from the Gambia. She is the current President of the Oxford Africa Society – the most prominent society focusing on all things Africa.
She holds degrees in Journalism and Media Theory as a Mandela Rhodes Scholar alumni. Isatou founded the Girls Talk Organisation, advocating for girls’ rights. She is currently pursuing a Women’s Gender and Sexuality masters at Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar. She aims to shape policies benefiting African women and girls.
Professor Caesar Atuire
Professor Caesar Atuire is a a Ghanaian philosopher and health ethicist. He leads the MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine ethics programme at the University of Oxford. He is an Associate Professor at the University of Ghana and an affiliate at the University of Washington.
Caesar’s work spans global health ethics, mental healthcare, and policy development. He is active in international bioethics committees and runs an NGO focusing on healthcare and migrant reintegration in Ghana’s rural areas.
