YSJ, Academic Development Programme

Professional Development for Learning, Teaching and Research

Discussing Decolonisation 2024/25

Various , United Kingdom

About: Hosted by the Teaching and Learning Enhancement Team at York St John University (YSJU), the Discussing Decolonisation series returns in 2024/25 with a series of talks and discussions taking place online and in person over the course of the academic year. The events include guest lectures, workshops, roundtables and panel discussions, and are designed […]

Discussing Decolonisation Reading Group 2024/25

MS Teams

About: The Discussing Decolonisation Reading Group (DDRG) is a new cross-disciplinary reading and discussion group for YSJ staff and students that will run alongside our Discussing Decolonisation event series for 2024/25. The task of decolonising higher education requires us to engage in sustained thinking, reading and discussion about the history, theory and politics of colonialism […]

Discussing Decolonisation 2024/25: A roundtable discussion at York St John

CC/201 Creative Centre, York St John University, York

Please note this event was rescheduled from Friday 22nd November to Friday 13th December, 3-5pm in the Creative Centre (CC/201). About: How should we understand 'decolonisation' in the context of higher education? Is decolonisation more about material demands or epistemic justice? Can we seek to decolonise the curriculum without decarbonising the institution? How does decolonisation […]

Discussing Decolonisation 2024/25: Decolonising Academic Writing with Dr Amita Nijhawan (UAL)

CC/201 Creative Centre, York St John University, York

The third event in our 2024/25 Discussing Decolonisation series will be an in-person / hybrid workshop on decolonising academic writing, led by Dr Amita Nijhawan. More details below.  If you would like to receive updates about this and other events in the series, please sign up for our new Discussing Decolonisation mailing list.  Summary: Decolonising […]