Please note that we are now fully registered, should you be interested in attending please contact kbseventsteam@kcl.ac.uk.

 

 

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.

Conference schedule:

 

Time	Session	Location
12:30 - 13:00	Arrival and registration	Bush House South Floor 2
13:00 - 14:00	Introduction & Panel Decolonising Higher Education from Diverse Voices: What's Working, What's Not, What's Next? Panel Lead: Minjie Gao (Lecturer in Public Services and Technology, King’s College London) Panelists: • Fos Ahmed (UG student, King’s College London) • Yeisil Peña Contreras (PhD student, Northumbria University) • Michael Cole (Principal Teaching Fellow in EDI, Imperial College London) • Louise Owusu-Kwarteng (Associate Dean of Student Success and Professor of Applied Sociology,University of Greenwich)	Bush House Lecture Theatre 1
14:10 - 15:40	Parallel Sessions 1	Bush House South Floor 2
15:40 - 16:10	Poster session and refreshments	Bush House South Floor 2
16:10 - 17:40	Parallel Sessions 2	Bush House South Floor 2
17:45 - 18:00	Book Launch Decolonising Tourism Education Author: Sally Everett (Professor of Business Education, King’s College London)	Bush House South Floor 2
18:00 - 19:00	Community Gathering & Refreshments	Bush House South Floor 2

 

Access the full schedule including parallel and poster sessions here.

 

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.