Nazi Persecution: Britain’s Gift (CARA Lecture)

The Council for Assisting Refugee Academics (CARA) and the Friends of Imperial College invite you to:

Nazi Persecution: Britain’s Gift

A lecture by Dr Ralph Kohn FRS FMedSci, FRAM

Introduced by the Rector of Imperial College, Sir Roy Anderson FRS

Dr Ralph Kohn arrived in Britain as a very young refugee during World War II from Germany and Holland. During the course of the years he had close contacts and working relationships with many who subsequently enriched this country in many areas of human endeavour. Dr Kohn will describe the persecution of scientists in Nazi Germany during the 1930s and illustrate the ‘unique and dedicated work of extraordinary British subjects’ to help persecuted academics find a safe haven for their work and life in the UK.

Tuesday 3rd November 2009, 6.00pm, followed by a reception.

Lecture Theatre G16, Sir Alexander Fleming Building, Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus, SW7 2AZ.

Space is limited. Please RSVP to cara.development@lsbu.ac.uk