This is a past event
The conference will bring the year of the David Livingstone bicentenary to a close with a mixture of high profile speakers and interactive workshops to
Showcase the range of successful education projects with a focus on gender equality established through Scotland Malawi connections
Foster an understanding of the value of education in facilitating equality with a focus on gender
Explore the challenges and opportunities of partnership working across continents and cultures
Celebrate Scotlands unique relationship with Malawi stretching back to David Livingstone
The conference will bring the year of the David Livingstone bicentenary to a close with a mixture of high profile speakers and interactive workshops to:
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Speakers will include:
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A drinks reception and art exhibition will complement the conference. The exhibition will display winning entries from children and young people in Scotland and Malawi who have entered an open competition to depict David Livingstone and his support for education and/or equality. The artwork will also be displayed at the Scottish Storytelling Centre in Edinburgh, from the afternoon of Saturday 8 March until Saturday 15 March. |
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Programme: 12.30 -1.20pm: Lunch and Registration 1.20 - 4.30pm: Conference 4.30 - 6.00pm: Reception and Art Exhibition |
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Booking: The event is free but places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come first served basis. Book by 21 February, confirming if you will attend all or parts of the event and any dietary or access requirements to: Scotland-external-affairs@open.ac.uk
- Speaker
- Humza Yousaf, Hon. Mary Clara Makungwa (to be confirmed), Hendrina Givah
- Hosted by
- The Scotland Malawi Partnership and The Open University in Scotland
- Venue
- City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh