# Event Details - **Event Name**: Journey to Freedom: International Students' Day and the November 1989 - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 17 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm – Mon, 17 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Come celebrate International Student's Day and the November 1989 Velvet RevolutionAbout this EventJourney to Freedom: International Students' Day and the November 1989 Velvet RevolutionCome join us for a special event at the Embassy of the Slovak Republic as we commemorate the International Students' Day and the November 1989 Velvet Revolution. This day marks an important moment in history when students played a crucial role in the fight for freedom and democracy. Let's celebrate this special day together!The evening will feature:A panel discussion "Generation of Freedom: What did November 89 give us?" with contributions from H.E. Peter Susko, ambassador of the Slovak Republic to the United Kingdom, and representatives of the Young Slovak Diaspora in the UK - Simona Vrabcová, Karin Popovičová, Gabriel Lovás and Peter Mikitič.The programme will also include the launch and signing of the book Student Odyssey by its author, Jozef Leikert.You can look forward to musical performance by saxophonist Alžběta Greenwood-Byrne.The evening will be moderated by Jana Nahodilová (BCSA chair).Event Details:Date: Monday, 17 November 2025Doors Open: 5:40 PM | Event Start: 6:00 PMVenue: Embassy of Slovakia, 25 Kensington Palace Gardens, London W8 4QYDress Code: Smart CasualRefreshments will be provided following the eventPanelists include:Dr Simona VRABCOVÁ - is a cultural and project manager, academic, and Director of Slovak Theatre in London. She holds a PhD in Cultural Policy from the University of Warwick, where she researched national cultural institutes and Slovakia’s nation branding abroad. She recently joined the Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra as a Project Manager within the Office for International Relations and Programmes, where she contributes to developing international partnerships and cultural cooperation. Combining her academic expertise with creative practice, she focuses on connecting art, culture, and communities abroad with Slovakia through projects that highlight Slovak identity and contemporary cultural expression.Karin POPOVIČOVÁ - is a driven and trusted partner in global business transformations with a robust record of project-based delivery - recent examples would include 33 billion GSK spin-off. Her impact was also acknowledged by winning the title of Highly Commended Woman of the Future in Business Category in 2024. Despite living in the UK for six years, she has never lost her touch with Slovakia. Bringing the best practice in student career consulting back home and founding Open HR Forum - Student platform, she was recognized as a finalist of HR Talent 2021.Gabriel LOVÁS - is a Slovak celebrity photographer based in London and the founder of This Is Slovakia, a project showcasing the beauty of Slovakia—its nature, cities, traditions, and people—to millions around the world. The project has over 300,000 followers on Instagram, 180,000 on Facebook, and reaches more than 13 million views monthly. Gabriel regularly works in the UK Parliament, photographing in the House of Lords, and has captured members of the British royal family, including Prince William and Prince Harry. His portfolio includes festivals, and London Fashion Week. Among the celebrities he has photographed are Lenny Kravitz, Natalie Imbruglia, Kylie Minogue, and Michael Jackson.Peter MIKITIČ - is a freelancer based in Warrington, United Kingdom. For several years, he has been collaborating with the Slovak commercial TV JOJ, reporting on events from across the UK. His work focuses on stories related to the Slovak and Czech community, as well as political, cultural, social, and sports topics. He is also the co-author of the Slovak documentary film Ruky na skle (“Hands on the Glass”), which tells the story of the so-called Winton’s Children.Jana Nahodilová - is Chair of the British Czech and Slovak Association and of the Czech and Slovak School Okénko in London. She taught for over twenty years at the University of Bristol and has published in the areas of gender, nationalism, literature, cinematography, and multilingual education. She holds an MPhil in Czech Literature and Nationalism from UCL.We look forward to seeing you. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/fcad2bc0-c1c9-11f0-a910-95791c534b8f-rimg-w592-h740-dcdad9d7-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/journey-to-freedom-international-students-day-and-the-november-1989/100001914360256059 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, business, festivals, sports, fashion, theatre, entertainment, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Embassy of the Slovak Republic - **lat**: 51.50930580000001 - **long**: -0.19293049999998857 - **full address**: Embassy of the Slovak Republic, 25 Kensington Palace Gardens, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Journey to Freedom: International Students' Day and the November 1989 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/9f1a8843a4a54e04f535dcd0c0d7d839faec98020ddae3e7097134d72b29ce4c-rimg-w1200-h1500-dcdadad7-gmir.jpg?v=1763312304 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Journey to Freedom: International Students' Day and the November 1989 being held? - **A:** Journey to Freedom: International Students' Day and the November 1989 takes place on Mon, 17 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Mon, 17 Nov, 2025 at 08:00 pm at Embassy of the Slovak Republic, 25 Kensington Palace Gardens, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Journey to Freedom: International Students' Day and the November 1989? - **A:** Journey to Freedom: International Students' Day and the November 1989 is organized by British Czech and Slovak Association. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Journey to Freedom: International Students' Day and the November 1989 is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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