Interest Groups...
HCUK members who would like to set up an online group of members interested in a particular topic should contact Verity Langley at membership@hcuk.org. The current groups are as follows:
| Asia current affairs and culture SIGs: |
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A group to bring together those with an interest in East Asia and South-East Asia, spanning China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam and other countries in the region.
We will be exploring a wide range of political, social and cultural topics: from the latest news, economic trends, to popular culture, food, fashion and music.
We hope to have discussion sessions, speaker events, gallery visits, movie showings and anything else that is of interest.
Open to any topics related to the region; members are highly encouraged to put forward their own ideas for activities and topics.
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| Classics |
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6 |
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This is to announce the inception of a new HCUK Shared Interest Group in Classics. The intention of this group is to foster discussion and interest in any and all aspects of Classical Greek and Roman civilization such as classical literature, art, mythology, history, etc. We will meet every first Thursday of the month for informal discussion on a pre-circulated topic, as well as to relax and socialize with people of similar interests. This group is being organized by Jason Lundock (’09), who studied Anthropology and Archaeology as an undergraduate and is currently enrolled as a doctoral student at King’s College London in Classics Research. The first meeting of the group will be held at Truckle’s Wine Bar, across the street from the British Museum on Bury Place in Bloomsbury WC1A 2JR, on November 3rd. For the first meeting, I thought that an umbrella topic could be the recently published book by current Harvard Professor Dr. Stephen Greenblatt titled The Swerve: How the World Became Modern. This is a book which discusses the work of Lucretius (who wrote in the 1st century BCE on the construction of the universe by invisible molecules known as atoms) and its transmission into the Enlightenment and eventually into the Modern world. This should appeal to anyone interested in Classics generally, but especially to those interested in the science and philosophy of the ancient world and its reception by later western civilization. This is just the broad topic, and discussion will of course drift through many topics and anyone wishing to attend need not worry about brushing up too thoroughly on Lucretius, but should only wish to discuss classics with fellow alums who share an interest in the Classical world. Please email Verity Langley (vll@me.com)or Jason (lundock.jason@gmail.com) if you intend to attend, as a table will be reserved for the approximate amount of guests expected. If you decide to show up last minute, don’t worry, room will be found, the revervation is simply to have a table for our wine and snacks. I look forward to meeting you and having a relaxing evening of wine and light snacks and conversation on the Classical world.
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| HCUK Healthcare Network |
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20 |
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Public |
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Given recent healthcare reform efforts in both the UK and US amid changes in the wider global ecosystem, rapid innovation streams, dramatically increasing healthcare costs, and growing incidence of disease, there is growing interest in exploring and understanding the complexities of the healthcare industry. The purpose of the HCUK Healthcare Network is to bring together alumni possessing collective interests in the broad industry of healthcare both domestically and internationally. The Network will leverage discussions from members and industry leaders to address current problems within the industry surrounding how to create and improve high-performance healthcare systems. This Special Interest Group serves as an open forum for alumni to learn and exchange ideas regarding the business, innovation, policy, public health, and global health dimensions of the healthcare industry. Recognizing the broad spectrum of healthcare interests, the HCUK Healthcare Network offers an opportunity for members to segment into specialist sub-networks, including: - Healthcare service delivery management & leadership - Medical leadership and development (targeting physicians) - Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology - Medical Devices - Health Information Technology (IT) & E-Health (including websites & web apps, mHealth, telehealth, telemedicine) - Healthcare Financing - Healthcare Consulting - Global Health (focusing on emerging markets and developing countries) - Public Health - Health Policy. Potential activities and events include: - Speaker and panel presentations in London and Oxford by industry leaders - HBS case study workshops focused on healthcare and medical management - Journal article and/or book club (with the potential to co-author papers) - Formal and informal networking events to meet fellow members and industry & sector parties. Sharing knowledge on this broad topic will ideally lead to exciting, in-depth discussions, learning, and innovative solutions to numerous healthcare problems.
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| Sub-Saharan Africa SIG |
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17 |
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Public |
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Join the Harvard Club of the United Kingdom Africa SIG and explore the politics, society, art, culture, and future of sub-Saharan Africa through book readings, film screenings, performances, exhibitions, lectures, and informal discussions and roundtables. Guest speakers may include business people, academics, politicians, diplomats, journalists, conservationists, artists, and members of government agencies and non-profits working in Africa. We are open to any topic related to the region and members are invited to put forward ideas for topics and activities. No prior knowledge is necessary, only an interest in discovering what is new out of Africa!
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| Women's Issues: |
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24 |
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Public |
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The interest group on women's issues will cover a wide range of subjects affecting women today both in developed as well as developing countries, depending on the interests of the group. We will discuss a variety of issues surrounding women's career paths/advancement, as well as social issues, and becoming engaged in women's issues in the community. We will also have individuals from different professions who specialize in women's issues join us for a tailored session around a specific topic, including charities mentoring formerly trafficked women, gender specialists from international organizations, amongst other professionals.
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