The first Black Female Academics’ Network Conference is scheduled to take place on:
🌐 Date: 21 MAY 2024 🏢 Location: Nexus, Discovery Way, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 3AA Time: 9 AM to 5 PM
The conference aims to celebrate the achievements, address the challenges, and amplify the aspirations of Black females and underrepresented groups in academia worldwide. Through engaging sessions, thought-provoking discussions, and networking opportunities, we aspire to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where experiences are shared, voices are heard, and meaningful connections are made.
The Black Female Academics’ Network are seeking individuals who are passionate about promoting diversity, equity, and excellence in academia to join us in this important endeavour. Whether you are attending as an engaged participant, they welcome your involvement and contribution.
Further details regarding the agenda, session formats, and any other information you may require are provided shortly after registration.
🎟️ Details and Registration: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=qO3qvR3IzkWGPlIypTW3y71gnKCyQflOot3yM06YOOhUNUdWWkZWUzRDWlhKRkpaVjk3SUJJVTdTOS4u
Don’t miss out on this invitation and opportunity to collaborate with BFAN as well as taking part in this historic event.
🔑 Key Themes:
1️⃣ Progression: Explore strategies and initiatives to navigate academic, education, and professional services pathways, overcoming obstacles, and achieving career progression.
2️⃣ Promotion: Discuss the challenges, and solutions spaces, Black females encounter in seeking recognition, advancement, and leadership roles within academia.
3️⃣ Reward: Examine equitable practices for acknowledging and rewarding the contributions of Black female professional services staff, scholars, researchers, and educators.
This event is led by Professor Lisa-Dionne Morris along with Black Female Academics’ Network members UK, and internationally and is part of a wider EDI and Research Culture programme led by the Black Female Academics’ Network, Leeds University, and Research England.
🌐 Date: 21 MAY 2024 🏢 Location: Nexus, Discovery Way, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 3AA Time: 9 AM to 5 PM
60 places ONLY- The closing date for registration is 10 May 2024. Delegates will be given a freebie on writing for promotion.
💬 Join us for empowering discussions, insightful presentations, and meaningful connections with fellow Black female professional services staff, educators, and academics. Together, let’s pave the way for a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable academic landscape.