City St George’s, University of London is proud to present an in-person event on Tuesday 26th November bringing together and inviting leaders, experts and the wider community to join us for the official launch of the Network for Racial Justice (NRJ) Research Project. This event will highlight the findings from the important study, "Tackling Racism, Exclusion, and Racial Injustices at City: The Lived Experience of Staff" and focus on recommendations for changes within the higher education sector to help build an equitable, inclusive and supportive environment.

The NRJ is a dedicated staff affinity network group for People of Colour (PoC), both professional and academic, committed to racial justice and fostering an inclusive university environment. The group aims to amplify voices and drive meaningful, systemic change to achieve equity and racial justice.

Launched in 2020, the research project explored the lived experiences of staff of colour at the University, focusing on racism, exclusion, and discrimination. The event will feature insightful presentations by researchers and staff, share key findings and offer recommendations for advancing racial equity, supporting the Race Equality Charter.

Speakers include:

Dr. Jessica Jones Nielsen, Assistant Vice President for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), who led the University’s successful attainment of the Race Equality Charter Mark.
Ohemaa Nkansa-Dwamena, Associate Professor in Psychology and Principal Investigator of the research team.

Don't miss this event, showcasing research findings and recommendations for tackling racial inequalities in the Higher Education sector and to learn more about how you can embed these changes to drive meaningful change.

Refreshments will be provided. Limited tickets are available so reserve your spot today. Please use your institutional email in order to secure your ticket.

If you have accessibility requirements, please contact edi@city.ac.uk.

BSL Interpreters will be present on the day.

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Tackling Racism & Exclusion: NRJ Research Project Launch Event