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UCC UNIC Superdiversity School 17-19 May
Enacting Superdiversity: Towards Critical Change in Higher Education
A three-day Superdiversity School organised by ISS21, the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Unit and Access UCC, University College Cork.
Aim
The UCC’s Superdiversity School explored the epistemic and practical implications of superdiversity for our practices, policies and ‘ways of being’ in the university. The sessions were led by staff from across UCC, sharing examples of current and developing practice and promoting discussion and learning between UNIC partner institutions. The School also included a seminar from guest speaker, Dr Julius Elster, Senior Lecturer in Sociology and Youth Studies, London Metropolitan University.
Details and seminar recordings are provided below.
UNIC Superdiversity School, UCC, 17-19 MAY 2022 |
17th MAY |
Seminar opening and welcome to the School Dr Claire Edwards, Director, Institute for Social Science in the 21st Century (ISS21) |
Thinking through the ‘superdiverse classroom’: Teaching, learning and critical pedagogies This session explored ways in which we can develop critical pedagogies and innovative and inclusive practices in teaching and learning to build the university as a superdiverse space. Panellists Critical perspectives on internationalising the curriculum, Dr Céire Broderick, Department of Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies. Slides available at: C. Broderick Critical pedagogies, Dr Anna Santucci, Senior Lecturer in Teaching and Learning Enhancement, CIRTL, UCC. Slides available at: Santucci Creating a Community of Praxis: Integrating Critical Global Citizenship and Development Education into pedagogy, research and practice at University College Cork, Dr Gertrude Cotter, School of Education. Slides available at: G. Cotter Chair: Dr Steve O’Brien, School of Education, UCC Recording available here |
Epistemic implications of living with difference Guest speaker: Dr Julius Elster, Senior Lecturer in Sociology and Youth Studies, School of Social Sciences and Professions, London Metropolitan University Chair: Dr Piaras MacÉinrí, Department of Geography, UCC. The North London constituency of Tottenham is perhaps a paradigm example of a ‘super-diverse’ community, an area where no single ethnic group predominates. With more than 200 first languages spoken, few places in the world can boast of a more diverse environment than this corner of London. Drawing on recent research with young people in Tottenham, this seminar highlighted the epistemological implications of recognising ‘difference’ as an everyday component of life. The talk explored diversity in relation to young people as co-creators of an environment that can facilitate a sense of belonging and a social space in which marginalised groups can claim their multiple identities without being subjected to othering processes. Slides available at: J Elster Recording available here |
18th MAY |
Introduction to the day (Dr Claire Edwards, ISS21) |
Access and the University: Key considerations for diverse societies Dr Gill Harold, School of Applied Social Studies. Slides at: G. Harold Recording available here |
Panel discussion: Accessing the university: Engaging diverse communities This seminar explored the different ways in which UCC is seeking to open up the University to diverse groups in society, and promote access initiatives, as well as the challenges in doing so. It will address access initiatives as they relate to different student groups, including people with disabilities, asylum seekers and refugees, and the Traveller community. Chair: Professor Máire Leane, School of Applied Social Studies Panellists: Olive Byrne, Head of Access UCC; Dr Dug Cubie, School of Law/Chair of UCC University of Sanctuary Working Programme; Shay Nolan, Employability Programme for Students with Disabilities; Linda Doran, Autism Friendly University; James Bilson, Traveller Mentoring Programme Slides available at: Access Recording available here |
Digital Inclusion Workshop – How it benefits everyone This online interactive workshop looked at how to get started with digital inclusion and accessibility, and at how everyone, staff and students, can benefit from more accessible content. Specifically, James discussed the context of the move towards digital inclusion at UCC and how it is empowering the student experience. Facilitator: James Northridge, Project Manager at Inclusive UCC. Recording available here |
19th MAY |
Introduction to the day (Dr Caitríona Ní Laoire, Deputy Director, ISS21/School of Applied Social Studies) |
Panel discussion: What do we mean when we speak of equality, diversity and inclusion? This seminar explored equality, diversity and inclusion issues from a number of perspectives, including stakeholders’ experiences of advocating for the different constituencies pertaining to these areas such as LGBT+ and race equality. Panellists included members of UCC’s Equality Committee and other staff with experience in this area. Panellists: Shay Nolan, UCC Disability Support Service; Dr Laurence Davis, Department of Government and Politics, UCC LGBT+ Staff Liaison Officer; Dr Nita Mishra, Department of Food Business & Development Chair: Nuala Finnegan, Professor, Department of Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies, Chair of UCC Equality Committee Slides available at: N Mishra Recording available here |
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