Join Nirvana Romell for an introductory talk offering an insight into South Africa’s complex history, modern identity and key contributions to our civilisation. 

A place of magnificent natural beauty, South Africa has also made tremendous contributions to the world’s culture, history, politics, and economy. This mineral superpower is Africa’s largest economy, and the only permanent African member of the G20. As a founding member of BRICS, it has become a primary diplomatic bridge in world politics and a voice for the Global South. A cradle of humankind, it has yielded the majority of the world's hominid fossil discoveries, fundamentally shaping our understanding of human origins. Both a glorious and deeply troubled place, this Rainbow Nation has also offered us blueprints for diverse national identity and transitional justice.

Schedule

6pm - Welcome from Cambridge Alumni Engagement team and Daniel Moore, Distant Horizons

6.05pm - Talk from Nirvana Romell

6.45pm - Q&A with Nirvana, facilitated by Daniel Moore

7pm - Finish

Please note, this event will be recorded.

This talk is part of the Cambridge Alumni Travel programme, and is organised by Distant Horizons who will be arranging the 2027 alumni journey to South Africa which will be accompanied by trip scholar Nirvana Romell.

Click the 'Book online' button to register your place for Nirvana's talk.