SCCA EDI committee presents:

Decolonising Learning and Teaching in SCCA / 'Aligning our Efforts' seminar

12-3pm, Friday 22nd November

Senate Room, Gilbert Scott Building (Main Building)

This seminar brings together staff in SCCA to engage collectively with challenges around Decolonising Learning and Teaching at the University of Glasgow, and to build towards coordinated action in this area.

In light of the 'Understanding Racism, Transforming University Cultures' report (2021) and associated Action Plan, as well as the University's 'decolonising the curriculum' commitment as part of the current Learning and Teaching Strategy (2021-25), we recognise the importance of providing support for all SCCA staff in engaging with these commitments, while also understanding some of the challenges that staff may face in taking action and engaging with existing DtC activities across the institution.

This seminar is the first in an ongoing series of events presented by the SCCA EDI Committee through which we aim to deepen conversations and build collective confidence in decolonising our teaching.

Through this session, we invite staff members to participate in a reflective workshop based upon the sharing of experiences, collectively considering how efforts in this area play out in everyday teaching, and what barriers to action currently exist. We are also delighted to present a panel discussion involving representatives from the University's EDI Unit, Decolonising the Curriculum Community of Practice, and College of Arts and Humanities Management Team, exploring the range of work currently underway in this area, and seeking to connect this with SCCA issues and contexts.

Rather than hosting research presentations or a study day, our approach with this event is to facilitate an inclusive and slow conversation, providing an entry point for staff who have not previously engaged in this area.

Refreshments / lunch provided!

Panel members include:

Dr. Nighet Nasim Riaz - Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy Adviser (Equality & Diversity Unit).
Prof. Sarah Richardson - Dean of Learning, Teaching & Student Experience (Arts & Humanities Senior Management).
Dustin Hosseini - Associate Tutor in the School of Education & part-time doctoral student in Education. Decolonising the Curriculum co-lead.
Dr. Julia Bohlmann - Lecturer in Academic Development. Deputy Director of the RET accreditation framework. Decolonising the Curriculum co-lead.
Dr. Michele Vincent - Lecturer in Education (Modern Languages), School of Social & Environmental Sustainability. Decolonising the Curriculum co-lead.
Dr. Colette Mair - Lecturer in Statistics, School of Mathematics and Statistics, Decolonising the Curriculum co-lead.

Information on accessing the Senate Room is available here:

https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-glasgow/access-guides/room-461-senate-room

If you have any questions about this event, please contact:

iain.findlay-walsh@glasgow.ac.uk