Techne Congress: Breaking the Cycle 

27th Jun 2023 - 28th Jun 2023 

Venue: University of Brighton

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/techne-congress-summer-2023-breaking-the-cycle-tickets-621802226197

Programme: https://techne6.wixsite.com/breakingthecycle 

 EDI is now a mandatory consideration within universities and it has given rise to numerous initiatives, reports and policies.  But what do the terms ‘Equality’, ‘Diversity’ and ‘Inclusivity’ actually mean to us, and what is the relationship between these three entities? ‘EDI’ works well as a memorable acronym, but it is also a nebulous term, behind which a number of important issues lurk. Is ‘EDI’ as a unified notion really fit-for-purpose and can it speak to intersectional experience? Despite the work done, oppressive practices and systems of injustice still persist. How can we break the cycle?

This Congress will explore these questions, how these issues play out within academia, and how they can inform our research. The conference will feature panels, lectures and workshops on a variety of topics relating to equality, diversity and inclusion, including:

• Keynote lecture from Dr Melissa Jogie (University of Roehampton)
• Another keynote lecture to be announced
• PhDs and parenting
• Podcasting as inclusive publishing
• Politics of Representation 
• Neurodiversity roundtable
• Dealing with imposter syndrome
• Presentations from Techne students
• Career development support
• And many more!

Please book in by the deadline of Monday 29th May 2023.