Diversifying the Curriculum in the Biosciences
This one-day conference brings together educators, researchers, and students to explore progress and future directions in diversifying the biosciences curriculum. With a focus on anti-racism, decolonisation, disability inclusion, and accessibility, the event will feature a range of keynote talks and case studies from UK universities, and creative approaches that integrate the arts into STEM education. Attendees will hear from academics leading change and students actively shaping their learning environments. The day will conclude with a student-led panel offering reflections and recommendations. This event offers a great opportunity to engage with critical conversations around equity and inclusion in biosciences education.
Details
- Date: Friday, 30th May 2025
- Time: 09:30 – 16:30 (UK time)
- Location: Town House, Penrhyn Road Campus, Kingston University, London (Online tickets also available)
- Price: Free to attend. Tickets available for online or in-person attendance
- Booking link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/diversifying-the-curriculum-in-the-biosciences-tickets-1329530273839
Schedule
- 09:30 – 10:00 – Registration
- 10:00 – 10:05 – Welcome: Professor Mehmet Dorak (Kingston University)
Morning Session: Current Progress
Chair: Nick Freestone
- 10:05 – 11:00 – Keynote: Professor Carl Larsen (University of Liverpool) – Student allyship and activism in antiracist biosciences curricula
- 11:00 – 11:20 – Dr Kelechi Uleanya (University of York) – Decolonising the curriculum in the physical sciences
- 11:30 – 11:50 – Dr Lara Lalemi & Dr Alice Robson (University of Bristol) – Decolonising the Biomedical Sciences Curriculum and Environment
- 12:00 – 12:20 – Professor Gayle Brewer (University of Liverpool) – Creating inclusive environments for disabled people in STEMM
Afternoon Session: Future Perspectives
Chair: Carl Larsen
- 13:15 – 14:10 – Keynote: Dr Katharine Hubbard (Buckinghamshire New University) – Why we need to decolonise the biosciences curriculum
- 14:15 – 14:35 – Dr Nick Freestone (Kingston University) – Creative STEAM resources: putting art into STEM
- 14:40 – 15:00 – Dr Kate Hammond (University of Liverpool) – Accessibility in practical teaching for autistic undergraduates
- 15:05 – 16:30 – The Student Voice – Panel and workshop with students from various institutions (includes tea break)
- 16:30 – End of Conference
