Racism and racist discrimination persist in higher education but are often overlooked and ignored. How can racist discrimination be addressed and challenged and what practices of anti-racist solidarity are developed within the university system?

 

Speakers:
1. Dr. Iram Khawaja, Assoc. Prof., Aarhus University, DPU

Dr. Iram Khawaja is an Associate Professor in Educational Psychology at Department of Education and a member of the Committee for Diversity and Gender Equality at ARTS, Aarhus University. Her research focuses on religious and ethnic minoritized communities in education with a specific focus on intersectional processes of racialization and othering.   

2. Prof. Doyin Atewologun, CEO and Founder of Delta, former Dean of the Rhodes Scholarships, University of Oxford

Prof. Doyin is a psychologist, scholar practitioner, regular media contributor and multi-award winner in recognition of her innovative pioneering work in promoting inclusion and excellence in organisations. She is CEO and Founder of Delta Leadership & Inclusion Consulting and until recently, Dean of the Rhodes Scholarship at the University of Oxford. Doyin is the Academic Adviser on the UK-government backed Parker Review Committee, and and has extensive experience in coaching, executive education, and programme design.

Key Objectives:
1. The persistence of racism in higher education
2. Racist discrimination and racial harassment
3. Anti-racist solidarity at universities