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Be part of our 'Inclusive Sussex: In Conversation with' events in October
Posted on behalf of: Corporate Events team
Last updated: Tuesday, 24 September 2024
Our Inclusive Sussex: In Conversation with event series supports our Inclusive Sussex strategy by exploring issues of liberation, equality, diversity and justice with voices from all walks of life, bringing their expertise and lived experiences to the fore.
It is with great pleasure that we invite you to attend our latest Inclusive Sussex: In Conversation with events on campus this October.
Both events will take place in Bramber House, Level 3, from 5.30pm to 7pm, followed by a drinks reception. Tickets are free, but booking is essential as places are limited; see booking links for each event below.
In Conversation with Kalwant Bhopal
Date: Wednesday 9 October 2024, 5.30pm - 7pm
Join Professor Kalwant Bhopal as she discusses her book "Race and Education: Reproducing White Supremacy in Britain," addressing racial inequities in the British education system.
As a Professor of Education and Social Justice and Director of the Centre for Research in Race and Education at the University of Birmingham, Professor Bhopal’s research primarily focuses on the achievements and experiences of minority ethnic groups in education, exploring discourses of identity and intersectionality. An authority on Critical Race Theory, Kalwant’s visit will also contribute to our ongoing work to explore different forms of racism and religious discrimination and alternative models of understanding them.
Fox Fisher: My Genderation (screening and discussion)
Date: Wednesday 15 October 2024, 5.30pm - 7pm
During this event, hosted by the Trans and Non-Binary Staff Network, Fox Fisher will present a selection of short films from My Genderation, highlighting transgender and non-binary stories, followed by an open discussion
Fox Fisher is a British artist, author, filmmaker, and prominent transgender rights activist known for their extensive work in advocating for the transgender and non-binary community. They are the co-founder of My Genderation, a film project that focuses on documenting the lives and experiences of transgender and non-binary individuals.
For accessibility details for Bramber House, please visit Bramber House | AccessAble.
We look forward to welcoming you to these events.