Religion and Belief Policy Network Launch Event

RBPN is a research-based initiative led by Goldsmiths, University of London, with support from Arts and Humanities Research Council. The programme is designed to improve the effectiveness of employers and service providers in their engagement with religion and belief diversity. It works with influencers across employers and providers to co-produce resources and support policy-making and practice in this area.

Scoping events have been held in each of the nations of the UK to engage with policy leaders from a range of bodies and settings to scope the challenges and opportunities. This has led to the development of policy/practice resources to help professionals work effectively with religion and belief diversity:

+ Religion and Belief Literacy toolkit

+ Searchable database

+ Case studies

Event schedule:

13:00-13:10: Why do we need a network? Introduction with Professors Adam Dinham and Chris Baker

13:10-13:20: Meet the network

13:20-13:30: Tour of the platform and its resources

13:30-13:40: Voices: Two practitioners discuss challenges around religion and belief equality in their sectors: Maureen O'Neill, Director of Faith in Older People and Dr Naomi Thompson, Senior Lecturer in Youth and Community Work and Director of Research and Postgraduate Research, Department of Social, Therapeutic and Community Studies, Goldsmiths, University of London.

13:40-14:00: Breakout rooms

14:00-14:15: Q&A, discussion, feedback

Microsoft Teams link will be sent out to RSVPs prior to the event.