“Cultures of Decolonisation at UCL" Forum

Background

In 2022, the UCL Grand Challenge of Cultural Understanding (GCCU) published the “Cultures of Decolonisation at UCL” report, focused on examining decolonisation in research across the university.

Building on this work, GCCU has supported various projects, including:

• Investigating racial and ethnic inequalities in fNIRS neuroimaging research;
• The study of genocide across multiple historical and geographical contexts;
• Decolonising approaches to public administration;
• Exploring issues concerning the oceanic geographies, histories and futures;
• A reading group on how legacies of colonialism and racism have formed.

This forum will showcase these projects, facilitate discussion on decolonising research, and introduce the ‘Decolonising Research at UCL’ network, inviting attendees to help shape its direction.

Why attend?

• Engage with ongoing decolonisation initiatives
• Contribute your ideas on shaping research practices at UCL
• Deliberate on the complexities and possibilities of decolonising research
• Network with colleagues working in this space

Event Details

Location: Room 642, Institute of Education, 20 Bedford Way,  WC1H 0AL (directions and accessibility information)
Date and Time: Thursday 19 June, 12.45 - 16.00 
Who can attend? This event is open to UCL staff only. 

Agenda

• 12.45 - 13.00 Arrivals and Refreshments
• 13.00 - 13.10 Welcome and Introduction
• 13.10 - 14.05 Presentations from the GCCU 2024/25 funding call ‘Decolonising Research Methodologies and Practices at UCL’
• 14.5 - 15.05 Share insights in the facilitated discussions session
• 15.05 - 15.20 Decolonising Research at UCL Network
• 15.20 - 15.25 Closing Remarks
• 15.25 - 16.00 Networking - browse posters from other UCL decolonisation initiatives

Register now!