Explore our pages of knowledge, skills and advice.
Get informed and get active.
Campusalam contains comprehensive materials on organising events. More to the point, it has strategies and tools precisely for managing this situation, written for the student organiser. Inviting a controversial speaker
Overall, do not leave matters to chance. Think things through in advance, even before inviting the speaker. Plan the event to minimise problems that could lead to a backlash against you or other students, or attract unwelcome attention. Build positive relationships beforehand with anyone who could be upset, threatened, or even harmed. Design activities to prevent obvious problems from happening. Have plans in place on the day so that things go smoothly and without trouble. Campusalam will take you through this - just click on the links on the left.