Our third Race Equality Conference focuses on decoloniality, with emphasis on the impact of colonisation in the academy.
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As the first and only university in Yorkshire to have achieved the Race Equality Charter (REC) Bronze award, Leeds Trinity University is pleased to invite you to our third annual conference on Race, Equity and Social Justice: Decoloniality of the Academy on Thursday 24 March 2022.
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.
What’s happening?
A mixture of keynote talks, workshops and a panel discussion, the timetable for Race, Equity and Social Justice: Decoloniality of the Academy is as follows:
9.00 – 9.10am Welcome
9.10 – 9.30am Professor Charles Egbu and Chelsey Grooby – Leeds Trinity University’s and the Student Union’s role in challenging racism in higher education
9.30 – 10.20am Keynote: Professor Heidi Safia Mirza – Safe Spaces for Courageous Conversations: Decolonising Race, Faith, and Identity in a Post-Covid Academy
10.20 – 10.30am Coffee break
10.30 – 11.05am Keynote: Go Higher West Yorkshire – Collaborative regional approach to decoloniality
11.05am – 12.05pm Keynote: Professor Mark Mon-Williams – Born in Bradford study
12.05 – 12.50pm Lunch
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
1.50 – 2.25pm Keynote: Professor Catherine O’Connor – Co-creating for impact
2.25 - 3.00pm Keynote: Professor Shirley Tate – If you were a white man: Bodies of value in academic life
3.00 – 3.10pm Coffee break
3.10 – 4.10pm Round table discussion with Professor Charles Egbu
4.10 – 4.15pm Closing remarks
When?
Thursday 24 March 2022
9.00am – 4.15pm
Where?
You will be emailed a link to join the virtual ‘meeting’ online, via Microsoft Teams, prior to the event date. It may be beneficial to click the link on receipt and follow the instructions to familiarise yourself with the software process and ensure you have access in advance.
Who should attend?
The conference is aimed at anyone who is interested in race, equity and social justice in higher education, colleges and further education. This conference is an opportunity to gain a greater understanding and awareness of anti-racism and an opportunity to make a difference.
Cost
This event is free to all attendees.
How to book
To book your place, please register via Eventbrite and enter your details as required.
For more information, please contact Nadira Mirza n.mirza@leedstrininty.ac.uk and Shames Maskeen s.maskeen@leedstrinity.ac.uk