Conferences & Seminars

Sixth-Form Conferences with the Imperial War Museum

Twice a year since 1996 the Holocaust and Anti-Racism Education Department, in partnership with the Imperial War Museum, holds a Sixth-Form Conference on Holocaust studies. It is attended by students and their teachers from around the country, and over the years the interest has risen to such a degree that in March 2005 a waiting list had to be set up for prospective participants. The day starts with a keynote lecture and continues with workshops on different aspects of the Holocaust. These include examinations of documents from the period, Nazi-era films, propaganda and artefacts, and religious & ethical responses. In the afternoon comes the direct testimony of a Holocaust survivor.

"very strong speech, not afraid to say how it really was"

"raised many issues and different opinions that perhaps we wouldn't have time to cover in class"

"captivating & very moving"

"wonderful activities - never experienced before"

These conferences make great demands on the participants, but their feedback is itself eloquent testimony to the vital importance of educating today's young people about the Holocaust.  The last Sixth Form Conference, again packed to capacity, was held at the London Jewish Cultural Centre in February 2008, with 115 participants attending.

The Holocaust and Anti-Racism Education Department also organises one-day seminars on themes related to the Holocaust.