Decolonised Transformations Programme: Inaugural event

The Research and Engagement Working Group

This event introduces attendees to the research and engagement strand of the UoE's wider review into its legacies of slavery and colonialism

Playfair Library Hall

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We 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 12:45pm - 4.30pm. 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: <ul><li>To introduce the project, its aims, website, and ways to get in contact and participate. </li><li>To field any initial questions or concerns. </li><li>To collect initial responses and suggestions, including how the review can be shaped by community groups, for example to promote capacity building. </li><li>To network with interested groups and individuals. </li><li>To introduce and get feedback on our Principles of Participation. </li></ul>For further information regarding the project please view the <a href="https://uoe-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/slikonde_ed_ac_uk/EWjLSisqJKRBmtcmYena8zgBOofGwI0gviiHCTi8XHFr-Q" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">attached document. </a>Guest information Information for guests attending the Playfair Library Hall, including security arrangements, can be found <a href="https://www.accessable.co.uk/the-university-of-edinburgh/central-area/access-guides/old-college-south?utm_source=hs_email&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=69560509&amp;_hsenc=p2ANqtz-957rNSPIA2GsPRNy4BG5R_9HHsuSr74LPqokhPuiwxCIz1Hyf60k50IypZBuc3RJvB-8sRzoMnEMwdyR6caA7RpnNZIQ&amp;_hsmi=69560509#7ada077c-d6c7-bd41-8e8b-9db89fc60cbd" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here. </a>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. RoundTable Selection Please view our selection of roundtable questions here: <a href="https://uoe-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/slikonde_ed_ac_uk/EQ_tPri6Xr5FvMQaJH0nrqcBPnImXXUaZTqF6ZHBr8KLkQ?e=4gtVFP" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Roundtable Questions Information </a> Also ensure that you fill out this form to select which roundtables to engage with on the day. <a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=sAafLmkWiUWHiRCgaTTcYawpAwBN_11OuIkMMHSeiGZUMVRSWEtCR0o3WUJESUJLS1BMTkhQNTZISC4u" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Roundtable selection form </a> P﻿rinciples of ParticipationThis event is framed by our <a href="https://uoe-my.sharepoint.com/:w:/g/personal/nfrith_ed_ac_uk/EQfYvSU5gOpDoeqE209xxoQBK4Rv4xTQeQFAr6LI53mnUA?e=bSdCce" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Principles of Participation (PoP)</a>. The PoP are the ethical guidelines underpinning the reparatory justice and decolonizing work of the REWG. In collaboration with reparationists and communities of reparatory justice, we have collated together twelve guiding principles. Please ensure that you have read these prior to attending the event as they underscore the importance of cognitive justice, or the respect for all knowledges, and mutual respect that will underpin our discussions on Saturday.Join us We would be delighted if you could join us in the public launch of the Decolonised Transformations Project. We hope to see you on 22 April. Ticketing for this event is limited at the moment, further tickets may be made available, so please contact us at: decolonised@ed.ac.uk

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