"Ally-ship" is a term and label that has often been used with equality and diversity movements (e.g. LGBTQI+ networks and events). However, when it comes to the conversation of Black lives and transforming race equality in institutions, like higher education, this is a novel concept.

This event is an open space to discuss the "allyship" label and consider the following questions:

1. What does "allyship" mean to Black and ethnic minority staff and students in higher education?
2. Is "allyship" the right term?
3. What characteristics and behaviours does a good race equality "ally" practise?

I encourage all staff and students to engage in this conversation and to start a meaningful dialogue with you group. The event strives to created a space outside of oppressive university structures, and nurture innovation and systems thinking. 

An online event held on 10th Sept to discuss accountability & inclusion in research and higher education. Led by Dr. Addy Adelaine, CEO of Ladders4Action. Joined by Panelist Dr. Hannah Robbins, Dr. Jason Arday, Dr. Arun Verma and Dr. Erinma Ochu.

The discussion was prompted by recent events at UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and an open letter written by 10 Black women engaged in research. As UKRI is the largest research funding organistion in the United Kingdom, with a combined budget of more than £8 billion, we discuss their potential role in creating change and how allies and activists can work together to stimulate change.

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The views of individuals, do not represent the organisations that they might work for.

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