Equality for who? The politics and practices of university inclusion

What’s on offer?

The opportunity to hear from researchers, activists and practitioners at the frontline of critical equalities work in UK Universities.

This event is being hosted by, and will launch the report of, the ‘Whose Rainbow?’ project, which looked at the use of the rainbow as a symbol of LGBT+ inclusion in higher education.

There will be a chance for audience questions and discussion.

BSL interpretation will be provided throughout.

What’s it about?

Look at any university website and you will find a statement, or policy, outlining how they support and include marginalised students and staff. It might use words like ‘decolonising’, ‘reasonable adjustments’; there might be a rainbow flag in the background. But how does this compare to the lived experience of being a marginalised person in higher education? This online event will bring together researchers, activists and practitioners who are exploring the lived-realities of people’s lives within higher education institutions, thinking about LGBT-inclusion, ableism and racism. 

Each presenter will offer a short presentation about their work, followed by a chance for questions and discussion, as we ask: what would it take for universities to be truly inclusive spaces?

Who’s leading the event?

The ‘Whose Rainbow?’ project team (http://whoserainbow.wordpress.com). 

Open to

All Welcome

Of particular interest to

Practitioners involved in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) roles

Those at, or considering going to, university

Those involved in the students union

People interested in intersectional discussions around marginalisation or/or university experiences