Join University of Galway for a hands-on workshop on challenging traditional research methods and embracing diverse perspectives. All welcome.
Decolonising Research: A Workshop
Studio 1, O’Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance
10.00 Opening remarks
Dr Helen Maher (Vice President for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, University of Galway)
10.15 Decolonising research at University of Galway
Dr Tanja Kovacic (Office of the Vice President for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, University of Galway)
11.15 Break
11.30 Keynote speaker 1 – History
Dr Shahmima Akhtar (University of Birmingham)
‘Decolonising Irish History: A Case Study from the Study of Irish Exhibitions’
12.30 Lunch
13.15 Keynote speaker 2 – Philosophy
Dr Patrice Haynes (University of Nottingham)
‘Taking African Ontologies Seriously’
14.15 Roundtable – Decolonising Research
Chair: Owen Ward (Office of the Vice President for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, University of Galway)
Panel: Dr Shahmima Akhtar (University of Birmingham), Dr Patrice Haynes (University of Nottingham), Dr Su-Ming Khoo (University of Galway), Dr Sarah Jenkins (University of Galway)
Organised by the School of History and Philosophy, University of Galway.
15.15 Closing remarks
15.30 Close
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