Race, Equity and Social Justice: Decoloniality of the Academy

Barker, R. (Speaker)

Activity: Attending or organising conference/seminar/workshop › Conference

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A Race Equality Conference focuses on decoloniality, with emphasis on the impact of colonisation in the academy.

Period	24 Mar 2022
Event type	Academic conference
Degree of Recognition	International

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This year’s theme focuses on decoloniality with emphasis on the impact of colonisation on the student/staff experience, wider communities, and diversifying the curriculum. This insightful conference promises to encourage discussion, reflection and challenge racial inequity. Eminent keynote speakers include Heidi Safia Mirza, Professor Emerita of Equality Studies in Education, University College London; Shirley Tate, Professor of Race and Education at the University of Alberta; and Mark Mon-Williams, Professor of Psychology at the University of Leeds. You will also hear from anti-racist and intersectionality leaders including Go Higher West Yorkshire, Dr Arun Verma and Leeds Trinity University students and staff. 12.50 – 1:50 pm Choice of workshops (attendees randomly allocated) • Student experience with Dr Tamsin Bowers-Brown and Go Higher West Yorkshire • Staff experience with Dr Arun Verma • Decolonisation of the curriculum with Ricardo Barker, Syra Shakir and Professor Fiona Shelton • Community with Leeds Trinity University partners

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