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UCU Equality research conference 2024 - submitted papers

Introduction

UCU equality research conference 2024 

 

   

 

Nothing Without Us – Pride, Diversity, Respect and Liberation 

A conference for academics, researchers and activists conducting research on equality with a focus related to topics of national and international areas of self-determination / social model; solidarity / allyship; power dynamics including negative outworking e.g. discrimination / marginalisation; and wellbeing / mental health 

This second UCU equality research conference is organised following the first UCU equality conference in 2022 and six successful UCU LGBT+ research conferences since 2008. This conference will explore a wider spectrum of subjects, including but not limited to research which examines the impact of equality issues on the black, disabled, LGBT+, migrant and women staff represented in UCU's equality structures. 

This 2024 conference seeks to bring together academics, researchers and activists to focus on research and chart a way forward which bridges the gap between academia and activism. 



Friday 17 May 2024, 10.30am – 4.30pm 

Location: in person at the University of Manchester and online 

 

One-day hybrid conference for academics, researchers and activists conducting research on equality issues, lives and aspirations.
In person at University of Manchester, online via zoom.

 

 This conference is open to all, you don’t have to be a UCU member to attend this event. The conference is free to attend. 

 

 deadline 4pm, Monday 23rd April 2024

 Proposals (of no more than 500 words) are now invited. 

 
Please note that registration for this conference opens on 12th March.

 

 

There will be a peer review process following submission of proposals. 

 

Proposals are welcomed on, but not limited to the following themes: 

  • Histories of and present difference – margins, competing, contestation 

  • Intersectional identities – class / disability / race / religion  

  • International perspectives: stipulations, struggles, self-actualisation 

  • Cultural differences 

  • Impact of and overcoming prejudice and discrimination 

  • Differences across the lifespan: childhood, teenage, adult, older age 

  • Realisation or otherwise of life aspirations and expectations 

  • Negotiating invisibility and visibility – personal, culture, society, media 

  • Disparities and dialogue: access to services, money + social resources  

  • Identities and impact in public health research and advocacy 

  • Collectivity and Solidarity – sites and means of organising and action  

  • Histories of and present difference –margins, competing, contestation. 

 

Proposals to deliver the research papers can be for academic or action research covering theory and/or practice.  

 

Proposals should include a 50-word statement explaining the relationship between the paper and the theme and how it relates to conference themes

 

If you have any questions please email Seth Atkin: satkin@ucu.org.uk 

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