Challenging Race and Inequality in Higher Education

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Leeds Trinity University

A free one-day event looking at the institutional and cultural barriers standing in the way of black and minority ethnic (BME) staff and students within higher education.
This insightful conference promises to encourage discussion, reflection and action with speakers discussing a range of topics including equality and diversity in sport, diversifying the curriculum and racism within the workplace.
Eminent speakers include: Dr Gurnam Singh; a nationally acclaimed advocate for anti-race and anti-oppressive practice: Professor Shirley Tate; a world-leading researcher in the areas of institutional racism and black identity; and Professor Udy Archibong MBE; an international thought-leader in inclusion and diversity.
What’s happening?
A mixture of keynote talks and workshops, the timetable for Challenging Race and Inequality in Higher Education is as follows.
9.00 – 9.15am                    Arrival and Registration 9.15 – 9.30am                    Welcome 9.30 – 10.15am                  Keynote Speaker Dr Gurnam Singh 10.15 – 11.00am                Choice of Workshop with Dr Neil Currant or Ilyas Nagdee 11.00 – 11.15am                Coffee break 11.15 – 12.00pm                Keynote Speaker Professor Shirley Tate 12.00 – 12.45pm                Choice of Workshop with Dr Gurnam Singh or Melissa Wilson and John Poulter 12.45 – 1.30pm                  Lunch 1.30 – 2.45pm                    Keynote Speaker Professor Udy Archibong MBE and Closing Plenary (with all keynote speakers) 2.45 – 3.00pm                    Closing Remarks 3.00pm                               Finish
When?
Friday 15 December 2017 9.00am – 3.00pm
Where?
Leeds Trinity University, Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 5HD
Who should attend?
The conference is aimed at Leeds Trinity staff and students, other universities working towards their REC mark, and anyone interested in equality, diversity and higher education. Everyone is welcome to attend.
For Leeds Trinity University staff and students, the conference is an opportunity to gain greater understanding and awareness as Leeds Trinity University prepares its application for the Equality Challenge Unit’s Race Equality Charter (REC) mark. It’s an opportunity to make a difference within the institution.
How to book?
Staff should book onto the conference via Myview. All other guests should book via the link above.
For more information, please contact Yvonne Inniss at Leeds Trinity University on 0113 283 7233 or <A HREF="mailto:y.innis@leedstrinity.ac.uk" TARGET="_blank" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">y.inniss@leedstrinity.ac.uk</A>.

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