Join us for a thought-provoking end of year symposium as we explore the future of Diversity and Inclusion in modern Britain — addressing degree awarding gaps and celebrating the richness of intersectional identities. Let’s reflect, reimagine, and shape a more equitable 2026 together.
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Our speakers include:
David Olusoga OBE - British Nigerian historian, author, presenter and BAFTA winning film-maker. A Professor of Public History at the University of Manchester and a columnist for The Observer. David writes also for The Guardian, The New Statesman, The Voice and BBC History Magazine.
Professor Marcia A. Wilson - Pro Vice-Chancellor, Education - A multiple award-winning academic leader and researcher who has pioneered programmes to address inequalities to improve the staff and student experience in the education sector.
Dr Victoria Ibezim - (LLB, BL, LPC, LLM, PhD) is a researcher at the University of Lancashire whose work focuses on race, equity, and student experiences in higher education. She is the lead author of “Voices from Campus: A Systematic Review Exploring Black Students’ Experiences in UK Higher Education” (2025), highlighting the barriers and support systems shaping the experiences of Black students across UK universities. Dr Victoria Ibezim is UN Women UK Delegate to the 67th Commission on the Status of Women (2023).
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Nicola Adams OBE - Two-time Olympic gold medallist and trailblazing boxing champion, best known for making history at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Games as the first woman to win and defend an Olympic boxing title.
