The NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Institute has unveiled a virtual series of talks throughout the month of March. The line-up features talks on a number of topics such as identity and race.
‘Art and Power of Arabic Oration (Khutba):Past and Present’
The program kicked off with a discussion of the major features of classical Arabic oration and explored Friday sermons.‘Liminal Spaces: Art and Migration Narratives of Women of the Guyanese Diaspora’
Set to take place on March 22, “Liminal Spaces: Art and Migration Narratives of Women of the Guyanese Diaspora” will offer an intimate exploration into the art and migration narratives of 15 women of Guyanese heritage.‘Exchanges Across Religious Lines: Material Interests and Representations’
The March 23 session highlights recent and ongoing research in the interactions, habits and concepts that facilitated the “recognition” of religion and how these have evolved over time.
‘Science Diplomacy in the Middle East: Challenges and Opportunities’
This session will bring together experts from 15 Middle Eastern countries on March 28 to identify opportunities for cross-border collaboration on scientific and technological challenges.‘Race in a Global Perspective: The Performing Arts in Global Dialogue’
This panel on March 29 brings together four scholars to discuss issues pertaining to race in Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East and North Africa.‘(Re)imagining Borders: ’
This panel, which will close out the public programming on March 30, explores the meaning of borders.
