Distinguished Speakers at the University of London: Lindsey Hilsum

On Thursday May 15th, join award-winning journalist Lindsey Hilsum for an urgent discussion about war, peace and the threat to democracy, at the University of London, Senate House.

Having recently reported from Ukraine, Syria, Israel, Sudan and maybe the most fractious front line of all - Washington DC - Lindsey has seen up close the crumbling of the international order.

As President Trump appears to increasingly align US policy with that of Vladimir Putin's Russia, what hope for Ukraine and Europe? Is the rule of law being systematically undermined in the USA itself and what impact does this have on the global stage? And can western journalists draw attention to neglected conflicts when the news agenda is overwhelmed by seismic events in the US, Europe and the Middle East?

She will be in conversation with international human rights lawyer Professor Kingsley Abbott, Director of the Institute of Commonwealth Studies, University of London

About the speaker:

Lindsey Hilsum, the International Editor of Channel 4 News, has spent four decades covering conflict, combining frontline despatches with geopolitical analysis. She is the author of 'Sandstorm', an account of the 2011 Libyan revolution; 'In Extremis', an intimate biography of the war correspondent, Marie Colvin; and an anthology of war poetry, 'I Brought The War With Me; Stories and Poems from the Front Line'.

When: Thursday 15th May, 6:30pm, with a drinks reception before the presentation

Where: Chancellors Hall, Senate House, Malet Street, London, WC1E 7HU

Event schedule:

18:00 - Doors open & drinks reception

18:30 - Presentation commences, including time for audience Q&A

19:30 – Event concludes

This is a free event, which means we overbook to allow for no-shows and to avoid empty seats. While we generally do not have to turn people away, this does mean we cannot guarantee all ticket holders a place. Admission is on a first come, first served basis. Those without tickets will not be admitted.

We look forward to welcoming you.