Overview
This opening presentation is entitled ‘Race Against Cambridge: A Conversation ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ Racism Within Higher Education’—and will examine the experiences of students who encounter racial discrimination, with the aim of highlighting an issue that is too often overlooked.
This session will be led by Manraj Chahal who is the Racial and Religious Discrimination Adviser at the University of Cambridge , who is ideally placed to share what we can learn from Cambridge students who experience a spectrum of discriminations, from day-to-day microaggressions to hate crimes.
More than just an exploration of the problem, this event aims to offer space for constructive dialogue and positive action. Whether you are a student, staff member, or ally, this is a valuable opportunity to learn more and find ways to contribute to a conversation that can help shape a more inclusive and respectful university environment for everyone.
Speaker
Manraj Chahal
Working as the racial and religious discrimination adviser within the university, Manraj has worked 1:1 with students in exploring experiences of discrimination and repairing feelings of racial trauma and unbelonging. From being on the ground and engaging on conversations from controversial portraits to forced migration, Manraj has learnt from students and staff and gained unique perspectives into the institutional nature of racism and how it manifests at Cambridge, and the impact it has on the student body.
Details
This is a hybrid event which will take place in-person in the Gatsby Room (Chancellor's Centre) and also on Zoom.
If you would like to attend in person, .
If you would like to attend online, .
Access
This event will take place in the Gatsby Room on the first floor of the Chancellor's Centre. It has step-free access with a lift and there is an accessible toilet located each floor of the building.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact our events team - events@wolfson.cam.ac.uk
REACH Hub
The REACH research hub at ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ is an interdisciplinary meeting place for the promotion and facilitation of culturally diverse research.
