The launch of the School of Architecture + Cities Equity Forum will introduce its members, explain its values, and its place within the School's wider EDI-related strategic planning.

Although the intention is to stream the session online as well as hold the face-to-face event, we would encourage participants to attend in person to engage more directly in discussion, as well as join us for refreshments and networking after. In addition to celebrating the launch of the Forum and providing updates, the event aims to provide Tutors, Course and Module Leaders with more context to help inform their own EDI-related thinking and planning at course and module level. Our response to the challenge of making our school more equitable will require ongoing discussion, reflection, and - crucially - action. External friends, stakeholders, and supporters will also be in attendance.

Tickets are broken down into in-person attendance (Student, Staff or External), or virtual (via Zoom as a webcast). Please ensure you register prior to attending, so we can ensure we have an accurate record of attendees.

Programme:

18.00 Introduction: EDI in Architecture and Cities (Harry Charrington, Head of School)

18.15 The Equity Forum: Context and Aspiration (Samir Pandya, School EDI Lead)

18.45 Introduction to newly appointed Student EDI Champion (Andy Pitchford, Director of CETI, introduces Lucy Banbury)

18.55 Panel Discussion - What difference does Difference make? (Chaired by Linda Tighlit, Westminster Architecture Society), followed by Q&A.

19.30 Drinks and networking

Panel Members:

• Alison Carrillo Culqui (BA Interior Architecture)

• Amjad Butt (BSc Architectural Technology)

• Derin Fadina (School Alumnus)

• Lucy Banbury (School Student EDI Champion)

• Marie Kaune (BA Designing Cities)

• Shaun Ihejetoh (School EDI Practice Advocate, West Port Architects)

• Sude Yilmaz (BA Architecture)

Coronavirus Response

Our buildings are open and we are excited to welcome students and colleagues back to campus.

We’ve kept a range of safety measures in place to ensure your safety and wellbeing on campus, including the requirement for face-coverings to be worn when indoors, directional markings, hand-sanitisation points, and safety screens.

As wearing a face covering may reduce the spread of COVID-19 and help to protect others, the University has decided that they should be worn in almost all circumstances on campus. We will remain sensitive to the needs of those who are unable, for health or disability reasons, to wear face coverings.

Campus and building access information

Venue:

Room M416 (The Robin Evans Room) & streamed online

University of Westminster

35 Marylebone Road

London NW1 5LS

What difference does Difference make? Arch+Cities Equity Forum Launch