The 'Decolonising Our Warwick Experience' Conference will connect people across the university who are passionate about decolonial practice, anti-racist pedagogy, and student activism.

The conference will provide a forum for critical discussions, workshops, and presentations that will challenge and inspire us to advance anti-racist practice in our communities. More details about the programme will be shared mid-April.

Friday 26 April 2024

Scarman, Warwick Campus

Why attend?

• Building on the success of the Anti-Racist Pedagogy and Process Conference last year (ARPPC), this conference will provide the opportunity to discuss key issues and reflect on our collective progress in building an anti-racist University
• 20+ engaging staff and student speakers, including an inspiring keynote
• 12 breakout sessions for staff and students to share practice, make connections and collaborate
• Interactive panel discussion
• Open for all - educators, researchers, professional service staff and students

What sessions can I expect?

• Decolonising the Academy
• Building an anti-racist University
• Decolonise Advocate student-led session
• Decolonising your reading lists
• Inclusive Recruitment Code of Practice
• Spotlight sessions sharing good practice
• Interactive Zine making
• And many more...

Keynote Speaker: Melanie-Marie Haywood

Dr Melanie-Marie Haywood is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academic and the Director of the Education Development Service (EDS) at Birmingham City University. She has a passion for academic development, quality, and equity in education and leadership and has attained professional and academic qualifications in a variety of education studies, specialising in assessment and post-colonial education.

Her heritage, and time in the Caribbean developed a passion for success of marginalised students. She has worked with numerous organisations and HEI’s in the UK to develop anti-racist and inclusive approaches for improved outcomes for students and staff of colour.