“Race and Achievement in Higher Education” Seminar, 14 Oct. 3-5pm

This seminar is part of the Sheffield Hallam Students’ Union and the National Union of Students Black Students programme of events for Black History Month.

This month is Black History Month. Sheffield Hallam University has teamed up with Sheffield Hallam Students’ Union and the National Union of Students Black Students campaign to organise a series of events to celebrate Black History Month.  Highlights of the programme of events include a speech by writer and broadcaster Trevor Phillips OBE, a seminar led by rapper and writer Akala, and a showcase and exhibition of the history of hip hop (http://www.shu.ac.uk/mediacentre/university-celebrates-black-history-month).

As part of the series, there will be a session on Race and Achievement in Higher Education with Muna Abdi (University of Sheffield), Sean Demack, Manny Madriaga and Jacqueline Stevenson (Sheffield Institute of Education), on the 14th October, 3-5pm at Owen 744,Cantor 9003, City Campus. Some additional details below.  If interested in attending, please book on link (as space is limited): http://bit.ly/14Oct15

Race and achievement in higher education

Muna Abdi (University of Sheffield), Sean Demack, Manny Madriaga and Jacqueline Stevenson (Sheffield Institute of Education)

This session ponders the UK higher education issue of achievement gap between white and Black and minority ethnic (BAME) graduates.  The informal session will not only include presentations on the complexities of researching this issue, but will be interactive, opening-up discussion with attendees on ways, as well as challenges, to address this ‘achievement gap’.

Some links:

 

Other events this month:

Akala – Black History https://www.facebook.com/events/606901162782941/

Trevor Phillips Speech http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/justice-talks-2-trevor-phillips-in-conversation-tickets-17845235580

Film Screening – Good Hair http://www.showroomworkstation.org.uk/

History of Hip Hop – Straight Outta Steel City – Exhibition/Workshop https://www.facebook.com/events/464404950411632/

National Palestine Conference https://www.facebook.com/events/861523623937555/

Divestment Workshop https://www.facebook.com/events/732261980240764/

Mind The Gap – Why Is There Still An Attainment Gap? https://www.facebook.com/events/162574810752442/

The Forgotten Congo and Poetry Night https://www.facebook.com/events/1634765936789740/

Know Your Rights Workshop https://www.facebook.com/events/1690125491218047/

Why Is My Curriculum White? – Workshop https://www.facebook.com/events/1478708945767372/

Film Screening – Dear White People https://www.facebook.com/events/921406881281575/

BME in Sport Workshop https://www.facebook.com/events/1495316640765093/

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