We were excited to host the first conference dedicated to Race Equality on 20 September 2023 in the Great Hall at Queen's University Belfast.
About the conference
Some of the most influential figures on race equality in Northern Ireland took part in this inaugural Race Equality in Higher Education conference at Queen’s.
Hosted by the Queen’s Gender Initiative who lead the Race Equality Charter programme in Queen's, keynote speakers included Sheree Atcheson and Alfred Abolarin.
The conference featured keynote speeches, panel discussions with interactive Q&A sessions and digital content including podcasts and videos.
Academics, researchers, students and practitioners explored challenges and interventions to elucidate promising approaches to embed cultural change, diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Areas of focus included student experiences, curriculum design, research frameworks, community impact and staff/student support mechanisms.
Speakers at the conference pictured with Professor Sir Ian Greer, Vice-Chancellor and President, Queen's University Belfast and Prof Karen McCloskey, Director Queen's Gender Initiative.
Keynote Speakers
Sheree Atcheson
Multi-award-winning global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion leader
Alfred Abolarin
Founder of Interact, NI, ACSONI, NIACLC, and the MME Council
Conference Highlights
Race Equality in Higher Education Conference: Part 1
This, the first in a series of videos drawn from the conference, features a welcome and introduction, and the Keynote Address given by Sheree Acheson, Queen's graduate and multi-award winning leader in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Race Equality in HE Conference, Part 2: The Student Voice
The second in the series of videos drawn from the QGI and REC Network hosted conference features a panel of students reflecting on the sometimes difficult situations they have faced in the community.
Race Equality in HE Conference, Part 3: Diversifying Education
The third part in this series of videos from the QGI and REC Network Conference features a panel chaired by Dr Kieran Higgins, with Dr M. Satish Kumar, Dr Yecid Ortega, Dr Mairead Corrigan (all from Queen's University Belfast) and Ms Danielle Chavrimootoo, of Kingston University.
Race Equality in HE Conference, Part 4: Diversifying Research
In part 4 of the series from the QGI and REC Network Conference, the panel discusses the issue of diversifying research. With Prof Dina Belluigi, Dr Mani Narayanan, Dr Ioana Latu and, chairing, Prof MN Ravishankar, all of Queen's University Belfast.
Race Equality in HE Conference, Part 5: The Work Of The Charter
Part five in this series of videos from the QGI and REC Network Conference on Race Equality in Higher Education looks at the work of the Advance HE Race Equality Charter. With Dr Michael Sulu, University College London; Professor Mary Hannon-Fletcher, Ulster University; and Mr Richard Stewart of Advance HE.
Race Equality in HE Conference, Part 6: Keynote Address, Alfred Abolarin
In this, the final video from the Race Equality in HE Conference of September 2023, Alfred Abolarin reflects on his experience of over thirty years of living and campaigning in Northern Ireland.
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Conference Digital Village
Race Equality in HE Conference 2023
Conference Digital Village
Step into the vibrant world of our Conference Digital Village powered by Thinglink, as we showcase the collaborative efforts of QUB and our friends and partners in championing race equality in Northern Ireland and further afield.
For more details contact Queen's Gender Initiative
Email: REC@qub.ac.uk