Join us at the University of Westminster for the launch of the \u2018Unpacking the Curriculum: A decolonial enquiry\u2019 report. This two-part launch creates space for critical dialogue on the challenges and possibilities of decolonial work in the university. Through an interactive workshop and a panel discussion, we will explore the realities of decolonising the curriculum, celebrating the progress made while grappling with the tensions that arise in our academic spaces. Whether you are a student, educator, researcher or member of the public this launch invites you to engage in meaningful conversations about reimagining education through a decolonial lens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
About the report:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The \u2018Unpacking the Curriculum: A decolonial enquiry\u2019 report presents the findings of a university-wide study conducted by the Pedagogies for Social Justice Project<\/a>, aimed at understanding how students and staff perceive and experience social justice work in the university, with a particular focus on decolonising the curriculum. Through a survey spanning the twelve academic schools and professional services departments, the research captures students\u2019 and staff perspectives on existing initiatives and their aspirations for decolonial change. The insights shared in the report are intended to inform institutional strategies, strengthen dialogue on decolonial approaches, and support the development of transformative learning environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n About the launch:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Date: Tuesday, 8th April 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Part 1: \u2018Creative Chaos for Another University\u2019 workshop with Dr Annapurna Menon<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time: 2-4pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n Location:University of Westminster Regent Street Campus (309 Regent St., London W1B 2HW) You can find information about the location and access details at: https:\/\/www.westminster.ac.uk\/about-us\/visit-us\/regent-street<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Registration: Please register using this TicketTailor link<\/a><\/em>. You will receive an email before the event with specific room information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please note: this event will be held in person only. It will not be livestreamed or recorded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Description: Cuts. Redundancies. Course Closures. Voluntary severance. Strikes. The UK higher education sector has been stressful (to say the least) in the last year and while the government continues to increase its military budget, staff and students at Universities are the most impacted. Despite this, we have continued teaching, learning, researching and organising. In this workshop, we bring forth our experiences to dream and imagine another university, amidst the chaos. We’ll reflect on our experiences through guiding questions to create a collective collage using newspapers, magazines, university brochures, fabric cut-outs, thread and most importantly, your imagination! We hope the final work of art will remind us of our connections to each other and the university, and enable us to imagine and build further. Bring your stress, rage, joy, passion, all of you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The final work will be displayed in-person at the launch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n About the facilitator: Annapurna Menon (she\/her) is a Teaching Associate in the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Sheffield. She works with postcolonial and decolonial approaches, aiming to bridge the gap between theory and praxis. She loves engaging with her students and is interested in utilising decolonial approaches to reinforce the importance and joy of learning while emphasising criticality. Currently, she is thinking about resistance in pedagogies. Her doctoral research focused on the coloniality of postcolonial nation-states, specifically examining the Indian nation-state’s exercise of power in Indian-administered Jammu & Kashmir. Additionally, she has published works on topics relating to Hindutva, gender, and activism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Part 2: \u2018Learning and teaching coloniality in the present\u2019 panel discussion<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time: 5-7pm (in-person only)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Location: University of Westminster Regent Street Campus (309 Regent St., London W1B 2HW) You can find information about the location and access details at: https:\/\/www.westminster.ac.uk\/about-us\/visit-us\/regent-street<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Registration: Please register using this TicketTailor link<\/a><\/em>. You will receive an email before the event with specific room information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please note: this event will be held in person only. It will not be livestreamed or recorded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n