Join us for the Second Annual Westminster Conversations Conference on "Challenging racisms in higher education and beyond".
About the event
The conference will feature a diverse range of speakers and panel discussions aimed at exploring and challenging the various forms of racism present within academia and society as a whole. Throughout the day, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in conversations, ask questions, and network with like-minded individuals.
The conference will kick off with an opening session, featuring a welcome from Dibyesh Anand and Alex Hughes. Following this, there will be a panel discussion on the intersections of Black and female experiences in academia, featuring Carlette Norwood, Rutendo Musikavanhu, Cheyenne Holborough, and Yaz Osho in conversation with Deborah Husbands.
After a tea break, attendees will have the chance to hear from keynote speaker Jason Arday on the topic of challenging racisms in higher education. Following this, there will be a panel discussion on Islamophobia as racism, featuring Sanah Ahsan, Myriam Francois and Rakin Niass Fetuga in conversation with Sobia Razzaq.
After another short break, the conversation will shift to a panel discussion on antisemitism as racism, featuring Dave Rich and Camila Bassi in conversation with Dibyesh Anand.
Following this, there will be a panel on lived experience, discrimination and community with students, student leaders and journalists in conversation with Farhang Morady. It will also feature poetry reading from Shareefa Energy.
The day will conclude with closing remarks and a reception. Read more about the speakers and view the event timetable on the Eventbrite page.
Don't miss this opportunity to engage in critical conversations about challenging racisms in higher education and beyond.
Location
This event takes place in Fyvie Hall at 309 Regent Street, London, W1B 2HW.
