University to host free public lecture this autumn

This autumn, the University of Suffolk is hosting a free open lecture for the public, focusing on women's representation in politics as part of its 10-year anniversary celebrations.

On Tuesday 17 November, an Open Lecture titled: Equality in democracy – Overcoming barriers and improving political representation will be held at the university's Waterfront Building.

The university will be welcoming back its former Chancellor and women’s rights activist Dr Helen Pankhurst CBE who will be in conversation with Suffolk MP Jess Asato.  

Writer and academic Dr Helen Pankhurst, great-granddaughter of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, will explore the issues around improving political representation - past, present and future. Jess will speak of her own experience of being a woman in politics and referencing her legal action against Elon Musk's xAI after its chatbot Grok created fake sexualised images and videos of her. 

The event is free to attend, but places must be booked in advanced via the University of Suffolk website.

To sign up for the Open Lecture, head to this webpage: 10th Anniversary Open Lecture | University of Suffolk.

Event Details: 

Open Lecture – Equality in democracy 

Tuesday 17 November  

Doors open at 5.30pm for a 6.00pm start. 

University of Suffolk, Waterfront Building, IP4 1QJ