Black Lives Matter: Transparency, Accountability, Action Revisited

A small University with a big reputation, Leeds Trinity University is renowned for teaching excellence and producing highly employable graduates. We were one of the first universities to embed professional work placements into every degree, and work with thousands of businesses annually to offer students degree-relevant industry experience.We’re committed todelivering outstanding teaching led by research, scholarship and practice, which has earned us national acclaim for the quality of our teaching.Our teaching staff have extensive professional experience in their fields and many are active researchers, contributing to our increasing reputation forresearch​​ ex​cellence​.Proud to be distinctive, Leeds Trinity is one of three universities in the UK with a Catholic foundation.Guided by our Christian ethos, we're committed to ensuring everyone in our community, whatever their faith, feels supported and valued. Leeds Trinity has always been characterised by this sense of community spirit, offering a truly personalised university experience that has enabled students to flourish for over 50 years.

Leeds Trinity University

Black Lives Matter: Accountability, Transparency, Action Revisited

What’s happening? Following the murder of George Floyd on 25 May 2020, the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement has grown from a social media post to a global movement of grassroots organisations protesting for change. Leeds Trinity University is hosting an in-person event to commemorate George Floyd and other Black lives, provide a platform for Black students, alumni, staff and Higher Education (HE) leaders to share their lived experiences, and reflect on changes since the resurgence of the BLM movement. The theme for this event will be focussed on accountability, transparency and action. The event will include:•	An introduction to the event from Leeds Trinity’s Race Equality Charter Partnership (REC-P) co-chair Professor Malcolm Todd, Deputy Vice-Chancellor •	External speaker Emily Howden sharing her life story as an anti-apartheid activist from South Africa, with Q and A from the audience •	A panel session with Black students, alumni, staff and HE leaders sharing their lived experiences •	A poem recital from Leeds Trinity alumni Macy IwedieboWhen? Wednesday 25 May 2022, 12.00pm – 3.30pm Where? Leeds Trinity University, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5HDParking permits will be provided at reception for attendees arriving by car – please collect on registration, there is no need to pay and display.Who should attend?Everyone is welcome to attend. CostThis event is free to all attendees.How to bookPlease click register above and input your details as required.Can't make it, but want to follow the action?Follow @LeedsTrinity on Twitter and join in the conversation using #LTBLMFurther informationIf you have any queries regarding the event, please contact our Events Coordinator <a href="mailto:c.hulme@leedstrinity.ac.uk" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a>Tom Wright (t.wright@leedstrinity.ac.uk)