We are very pleased to announce our UoW 6th Annual Inclusivity Conference holding on Thursday, 12th June 2025. This hybrid event will take place online and at our city campus, MC001.

Intersectional approaches to embedding inclusivity are taking on greater significance in our work here at Wolverhampton and this year, we would like to view intersectionality through the lens of Authentic Allyship, which is our conference theme.

The event will feature Professor Jason Arday. Jason Arday is Professor of Sociology of Education at the University of Cambridge, Faculty of Education. He was formerly a Guest Editor on BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme and listed fourth on the prestigious Shaw Trust Disability Power 100 in 2023.

Professor Arday has previously held the position of Professor of Sociology of Education at the University of Glasgow, School of Education; Associate Professor in Sociology at Durham University in the Department of Sociology; and Deputy Executive Dean for People and Culture in the Faculty of Social Science and Health. He is a Visiting Professor at The Ohio State University in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, University of Glasgow in the School of Education, and an Honorary Professor at Durham University in the Department of Sociology.

Pliny Soocoormanee, our second speaker, is Executive Officer for Pater Tatchell Foundation and an alumnus of UoW MA, International Business. Pliny, first in his family to attend university, is a National Diversity Award winner and his tireless dedication to advancing LGBT+ rights, particularly for refugees, is widely recognised.

Also speaking is Abi Daré, is a New York times bestselling author and public speaker, also an alumnus of UoW School of Law. Abi’s novels ‘The Girl with the Louding Voice’ and ‘Still I Roar’ have been translated into over 22 languages and taught in schools and institutions worldwide. Her work continues to spark critical conversations on education, empowerment, and resilience.

We will also be showcasing work demonstrating excellence in inclusive practice by our UoW staff and students.

This conference is available in-person or via Teams.

For those attending via Teams please ensure that you select and register via the link in the online ticket area to be able to attend the event on the 12th June 2025.

If attending in-person, please make your way to MC001.

Lunch will be provided for those attending in person on the day.

Please advise of any allergies before the 3rd June 2025 by emailing DSEadminrequest@wlv.ac.uk.

If in the event of an emergency you require support/ have a personal emergency evacuation plan (PEEP), please inform the Ops Team at DSEadminrequest@wlv.ac.uk.

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Please refer to the agenda above for more details of what is happening on the day.

Please ensure that you book your ticket for the in-person sessions as soon as possible. Once the capacity for the room has been reached, we will only be issuing online tickets for these sessions.

Registrations are closed

UoW 6th Annual Inclusivity Conference 2025