Scholars’ Lecture and Dinner 2021

Pembroke College’s annual Scholars’ Lecture and Dinner was held on the 10th of November to celebrate the achievements of our undergraduate students. Academic Director Nancy Braithwaite welcomed the students and introduced Dr Elisabeth Kendall, Senior Research Fellow in Arabic and Islamic Studies, who delivered this year’s Scholar’s Lecture: ‘The Jihadi Battel for Hearts and Minds: A View from the Ground.’

Dr Kendall’s research explores how militant jihad groups use 'soft' culture (poetry, literature, song) and harness local grievances to recruit and win toleration in the broader community. Her previous research included more theoretical questions of literary and linguistic development in Arabic cultures.

The Master Sir Ernest Ryder, formally admitted all the new scholars and exhibitioners to their new status after the lecture.  In congratulating them he said “Pembroke scholarships and exhibitions are generously funded by an alumnus, Chris Rokos, to whom we are very grateful indeed…[Tonight] we celebrate your achievements and will do all we can to support you as you continue your academic journey here…You go with the congratulations of myself and all the Fellows of the College.”

Below is a list of this year’s Scholars, Exhibitioners, and Recognition Award recipients.

Scholars

Exhibitioners

Recognition Awards