Turning words into actions: Eliminating racism and racial inequality in higher education

14th Jul 2020 14:30 – 15:30

This is a free UUK webinar on eliminating racism and racial inequality in higher education.

The webinar will explore what tangible, concrete actions universities can take to address racial inequality affecting students and staff. The webinar will be chaired by Baroness Valerie Amos, Director of SOAS. Our other speakers are:

• Dr Jason Arday FRSA, Assistant Professor in Sociology, Durham University - Through his research and his experience as a University staff member, Dr Jason Arday will be reflecting on the importance of practical action to achieve meaningful and long-term change.
• Hillary Gyebi-Ababio, Vice-President Higher Education, NUS UK - Hillary will be discussing why the student voice must be central to informing universities’ commitments to eliminating racial inequality and racism.
• Professor David Richardson, Vice-Chancellor, University of East Anglia​ - Professor David Richardson will speak from a University leadership point of view on what must be done to achieve institutional culture change across the sector.

The webinar is open to all, and we are particularly keen to see attendance from those in management and leadership roles at UK universities. 

Register here