The Hungarian Ambassador, H.E. B￩la Szombati, will launch a one day conference on Saturday 6 March in the Senate Room, which will examine the issues of nationality and identity in the light of the forthcoming membership of the central European countries of the European Union.

Both eminent external speakers and University of Glasgow experts will discuss issues ranging from the Hungarian perspective on EU membership and Poland's sense of identity to Hungarian women on the eve of accession.

This event promises challenging speakers and incisive, illuminating debate. Further details available at: www.gla.ac.uk/departments/dcees/Hungaryprogramme.htm

This event forms part of the national Magyar Magic Festival to celebrate Hungary's accession to the EU. Further details at: Magyar Magic

Media Relations Office (media@gla.ac.uk)

Journalists are welcome to attend, and a full programme is available.
Further details available at: www.gla.ac.uk/departments/dcees/Hungaryprogramme.htm

Saturday 6 March, 9.30am ? 4.30pm
Senate Room, University of Glasgow.
Call the press office on 0141 330 353 for further details, or interview in advance.

First published: 5 March 2004