“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, capturing the perspectives of researchers, doctoral students, and professional staff on how UCL’s norms and practices shape decolonising research.

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

• Investigating racial and ethnic inequalities in fNIRS neuroimaging research;
• Support intellectual interchange that addresses colonial violence, experiences of war and the ongoing repercussions of genocide;
• 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 and students. External attendees, please contact the organiser.

Agenda

• 12.45 - 13.00 Arrivals and Refreshments
• 13.00 - 13.10 Welcome and Introduction
• 13.10 - 14.00 Hear from researchers on decolonisation projects
• 14.00 - 15.00 Share insights and shape the new network
• 15.00 - 16.00 Networking - browse posters from other UCL decolonisation initiatives

Register now!

The full agenda will be made available soon.