Event registration will open in March. To contribute to the event, please use the submission link below.

A collaborative endeavour between colleagues from: Kings College London, University College London, University of Law, University of Greenwich, Imperial College London.

Introduction

In recent years, efforts to decolonise and diversify higher education have gained renewed momentum - but how do we move beyond statements of intent to lasting structural and cultural change? This interdisciplinary, cross institutional collaboratively led half-day exchange hosted at King’s College London invites students, academics and practitioners to reflect on where we are, where we’re going, and how we get there. Through a mix of panels, paper sessions, and interactive dialogues, we will explore the complexities, tensions, and creative possibilities of building more inclusive educational futures together.

Event Structure

This is a free event that will include:

• An opening panel discussion
• Parallel tracks, shaped by the submissions we receive.
• A book launch of the new textbook “Decolonising Tourism Education” by Professor Sally Everett
• A community gathering to continue the conversations over refreshments

We especially encourage submissions that are experimental, collaborative, co-authored with students, or that challenge the conventions of ‘academic’ presentation.

Call for contributions

We invite you to share your ideas, experiences, and works-in-progress for the gathering.

We are interested in what decolonisation looks like in practice - in classrooms, assessments, curricula, and everyday university life. Contributions might share something you have tried, something that didn’t work, a question you’re still sitting with, or a challenge you’ve noticed and want to explore with others.

This event is designed as a supportive, collaborative space where different perspectives are valued. You do not need to have a finished project or a traditional academic paper. We particularly welcome student voices and contributions that are creative, reflective, or experimental.

Together, we want to think about how universities can move beyond good intentions towards real, lasting change, and what that means from different positions within higher education.

Themes of Interest

We welcome submissions related (but not limited) to:

• Student–staff co-creation and inclusive curriculum reform
• Assessment, classroom practice, and inclusive design
• Critical disruption of dominant knowledge frameworks
• Institutional change and resistance
• Positionality and reflexive pedagogy
• Imagining decolonial futures in higher education

We especially encourage submissions that are experimental, collaborative, co-authored with students, or that challenge the conventions of ‘academic’ presentation.

Submit your Contributions

Please send your submission via this form.

Deadline for Submissions:

Friday 27 March 2026. We will be in touch with feedback in late April.

Submissions will be blind reviewed by two members of the steering group, which includes students and academic faculty. If there are more submissions than spaces available, decisions will be made based on alignment with the theme of the event.

Event registration will open in March.

Commitment to Inclusion and Accessibility

This event is shaped by a commitment to equity, dialogue, and shared ownership. We recognise the different levels of power that exist between institutions, job roles, and participants, and are working to design sessions that reflect a range of voices, including students, early-career scholars, and those often underrepresented in academic spaces. We are especially keen to support student-led or co-authored contributions and will ensure that facilitators come from varied roles and backgrounds.

To create an inclusive space for discussion, session leads will be encouraged to use a range of engagement methods, such as written prompts, group work, quiet reflection, or tools like Mentimeter, to support different ways of participating. We hope this will enable people to contribute in ways that feel comfortable and meaningful to them.

The event will be held in a step-free, wheelchair-accessible venue, with quiet zones, accessible toilets, and a variety of dietary options available. We will also provide key materials in advance and invite participants to let us know about any access needs during registration. We welcome suggestions to help us improve accessibility in both planning and delivery.