The Research and Engagement Working Group are delighted to invite you to the inaugural event of ‘Decolonised Transformations: Confronting the University of Edinburgh’s Legacies of Enslavement and Colonialism’ on Saturday 22 April 2023. The event will be held within the Playfair Library Hall from 13:00-16:30 GMT. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/decolonised-transformations-programme-inaugural-event-tickets-579195357907
The public launch of the ‘Decolonised Transformations’ project: will be an in-person, mixed event with live streaming. This event will allow university staff, students, and community groups (notably those who represent the interests of racially minoritized groups) to meet members of the Research and Engagement Working Group (REWG) and find out more about the work, including how you can get involved.
Event aims:
- To introduce the project, its aims, website, and ways to get in contact and participate.
- To field any initial questions or concerns.
- To collect initial responses and suggestions, including how the review can be shaped by community groups, for example to promote capacity building.
- To network with interested groups and individuals.
- To introduce and get feedback on our Principles of Participation.
For further information regarding the project please view the attached document.
Further resources including our website will be available shortly.
Guest information
Information for guests attending the Playfair Library Hall, including security arrangements, can be found here. Prior to attending the event, please contact us if you have any specific access requirements or if you require personal assistance in the event of an evacuation. Ticketing for this event is limited at the moment; further tickets may be made available, so please contact: decolonised@ed.ac.uk