International understanding - Law students visit important historical sites in Berlin
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Twelve Law students from the University of West London recently visited Berlin for three days, accompanied by the Deputy Head of the School of Law Dr Philipp Elliot-Wright and Senior Lecturer Mike Derks.
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On arrival at their accommodation in downtown Berlin, the students then descended on a coffee house for a late lunch and kuchen, which is German for cake. Later that evening, the group enjoyed dinner at a restaurant adjacent to one of the city’s most famous buildings, the Reichstag.
Next morning, a group of students accompanied Berlin expert, Dr Elliot-Wright, on a tour near the Reichstag building and the adjacent Brandenburg Gate. Philipp’s knowledge of the events that took place around these iconic landmarks near the end of World War II was extraordinarily insightful.
In the afternoon, the students visited one of Berlin’s newer museums, The Topography of Terror, situated on a site where, between 1933 and 1945, the principal instruments of Nazi persecution and terror were located. These include the headquarters of the Gestapo (secret police), the high command and security service of the SS and, from 1939, the Reich Security Main Office. Here they enjoyed a 90-minute presentation by two tour guides. After this, Dr Elliot-Wright gave his own 90-minute talk on Nazi war history.
On the final day, a group of students walked up along the sensational Unter Den Linden, a boulevard in the central Mitte district that is home to many wonderful museums and embassies.
Our students were blessed to see one of the most interesting cities in Europe – it was a very worthwhile trip,”
says Dr Elliot-Wright.
Anna Pilip, one of the students, adds:
Philipp’s understanding of German war history is quite remarkable, so the trip was immensely rewarding, while Mike played the role of trip troubadour with aplomb.”
Head of the School Philip Ells says:
Trips like this are critical in helping our students understand the development of international law. They expand their knowledge as they experience other cultures and historical sites.”
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