We're hosting talks and workshops on several of our projects at the Social Inclusion Conference on 16th June 2022.

Register for a place here: Warwick Inclusion Conference - Book.

Overview of our talks:

1. Say My Name, in the 1.15-1.45pm time-slot.

To create a culture of inclusivity within a diverse learning community, we need to develop practical skills and systems at both individual and institutional level to ensure students and staff are not required to change to fit in, and this includes ensuring that everyone can use the name they prefer and have that name respected. In this session we will give you an overview of the work being done with the community on the importance of names. Verity Pabla (local singer-songwriter) will outline our collaboration we hope to have performances from artist Luisa Chumbinho and the spoken word poet, Siana Bangura. In addition, two pupils and two students will be able to talk about their name story project with Coventry Schools. 

2. Maskulinities project, in the 1.55-2.10pm time-slot.

Throughout society, men are regularly faced with rigid cultural norms and expectations about what it means to be ‘a man’. Consequently, many young men do not know how to interact with each other, and with others, in a way that does not force them to put up a mask and perform what they perceive to be the commonly accepted version of their masculinity. These short-sighted understandings are major contributors to issues of gender-based violence (GBV), sexism, and homophobia on campus. This session will provide an overview of the Maskulinities Project and explore next steps in creating a safer and more inclusive campus. This involves working directly with students to equip men and male-identifying students with the knowledge and skills they need to champion social and cultural change.  

3. Moving from Bystander to Active Bystander, in the 2.35-3.05pm time-slot.