Deputy Dean of EDI @Openuniversity Social mobility, equity, equality, anti-racism and access to HE are the names of my game. Views are my own🤓.
London, England
Joined July 2013
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The @OpenUniversity is co-launching Union Black: Britain’s Black Cultures and Steps to Anti-Racism, a free online education programme for all university communities across the UK, designed to drive cultural change across the higher education sector.
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I couldn't even begin to summarise that panel, it was 🔥🔥 if you missed it, you missed out
Thank you @CockneyRebelle, @Amaratweets, @drwinstonmorgan, @f_layton, Deanne Bell and Antony Gunter
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#BMEECRConf @OpenUniversity @UniWestLondon
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We asked 9 experts what universities should put at the heart of their EDI strategies for the new academic year
Feat: @Millward_Ch @AlisonAdvanceHE @CockneyRebelle @EmmaKosmin @tom_purser @Autism @VPLibNUS @gurnamskhela @jsherrarduk @ucu @NEONHE
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A fantastic session by @CockneyRebelle Lurraine Jones this afternoon. We thank you for your time and the knowledge! As our co-chair @DayeBibs once said “it was a feast for thought” #UONGEM
Research culture and anti-racist practice. A great session led by Lurraine Jones today @UniNorthants @FASTresearchUON.
#unconsciousbiastraining my contribution to the university debate universitybusiness.co.uk/fea…
Thank you Dajana it was a very nourishing panel discussion-lets hope its fruitful!
So much more to be done on #ResearchCulture including disability, race and reducing hostile environment. Excellent talks and panel discussion @Beth_Thompson @wellcometrust @UKRI_News @f_k_campbell @dundeeuni @CockneyRebelle @UELSocSci #UUKResearch
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We are so honoured to put the spotlight on Lorraine and her work!! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 #preciousawards2020
Congratulations to Lurraine Jones (Acting Head of @UELSocSci) for being short-listed for the @PRECIOUS_Awards 2020 👏
She has been recognised for her work in establishing the Black Academy at UEL & for her expertise & research in policing Black communities in the UK. #UELFamily
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Tickets to the 14th Annual PRECIOUS Awards are now LIVE! Join us to shine a light on the achievements of some outstanding women of colour.
Book:👇🏽👇🏾👇🏿
14thpreciousawards.eventbrit…
#community #hope
Thank you☺. One of many (but too few) Black academics trying to make a difference....
Congratulations to Lurraine Jones (Acting Head of @UELSocSci) for being short-listed for the @PRECIOUS_Awards 2020 👏
She has been recognised for her work in establishing the Black Academy at UEL & for her expertise & research in policing Black communities in the UK. #UELFamily
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'There are people around the country who've had to change their name just to get by.'
@johnamaechi reveals his mother changed his name to sound Italian so that he would not be prejudiced before people even meet him.
Watch the whole interview👉bit.ly/2MLB661
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In his book, Homecoming (Oct Book of the Month @Foyles) @colincraiggrant documents 100+ first-hand interviews of the women & men who came to Britain from the West Indies. Hear his fascinating talk on 24 Oct for FREE with @WotS_Dingwall. Sign up via word-on-the-street.weebly.co…
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Anyone of any identity can support us by signing the open letter and demanding an inclusive accountable review regarding research processes and systems. #KnowledgeIsPower knowledgeispower.live/add-yo…
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First Black British varsity VC appointment Anambra’s ‘great moment’ thenationonlineng.net/first-…
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📢Call for expert:
ENAR is seeking a researcher/expert to develop a toolkit on racial biases and algorithmic discrimination in the use of artificial intelligence in HR processes.
Apply by 20 August ➡️enar-eu.org/Call-for-researc…
#AI #Algorithms #tech
Black Feminists in HE exciting book launch! I've written a chapter😊. Come join us. Z👀M Tuesday 28th July 6-7.30pm #BlackwomenHE#Blackactivism#Sistersaredoingitforthemselves bbk.ac.uk/events/remote_even…
