UAL’s Black History Month Collective and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) team welcomes Prof Keon West to talk about his latest book ‘The Science of Racism: Everything you need to know but probably don’t – yet.’
The book summarizes decades of social science experiments and research into a compelling, sometimes funny account of racism at every level of society. West further uses the overwhelming evidence to explain the actions we can all do to continue dismantling it.
In this lecture to mark the start of Black History Month, West will explore how these findings apply in the worlds of Higher Education and the creative industries, followed by audience questions and a drinks reception.
The event is open to everyone. We hope it will give you new understandings, actions and connections to further race equity.
About the speaker
Keon West is a former President of the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI), author of the bestseller The Science of Racism, and Head of Research at the Runneymede Trust. After completing his doctorate in Experimental Psychology at Balliol College, Oxford, (Jamaica, 2006, Rhodes Scholarship) Keon built an internationally respected research portfolio, focusing on prejudice, social identity, and intergroup relations. He collaborates with researchers internationally (e.g., Jamaica, US, Italy, Germany, Belgium) and with NGOs engaged in prejudice-reducing work. He draws on quantitative, experimental methodologies to address urgent social issues, including racism, sexism, and anti-gay prejudice.
About the organizing team
UAL’s Black History Month collective consists of Jason Forrest, Omolara Obanishola, Dionne Elizabeth, Huguette Tchiapi, Mel Makongo and Sophie Kabangu. They have been supported by the Social Purpose Innovation Fund and the EDI team, part of the People and Culture Department.
Venue details and access
Central Saint Martins is located on Granary Square by King’s Cross and St Pancras train stations. The event will take place on the ground floor with step free access and facilities throughout the building.
Registration is essential for external guests to enter the building for the event. UAL staff and students must bring their staff or student card.
Information for arriving at the event and room location will be emailed to registered attendees from Friday 3 October.
You can share any access requirements when you register for the event. You can also email EDI@arts.ac.uk.
