Happening 7th July !! Recognised or Misidentified? A Public Discussion on Facial Recognition, Bias and Accountability See you at The Gregsons Centre at 6:30-8pm PS: It's a FREE event but requires registration (scan the QR code!) OPEN TO THE PUBLIC #facialrecognition #decolonisinglancasteruni

Discover the beautiful, traditional art of Ebru right here on campus! Date: 16th June Time: 12:30 PM – 15:00 PM Location: FASS Meeting Room Scan the QR code on the poster to register #LancasterUniversity #EbruArt #RefugeeEvent2026 #DecolonisingLU #FASS #CampusEvents #LancasterUni #CreativeWorkshop

Chai and Chat Around the World! UK Refugee week event in Lancaster city centre, Wed 17th June 1.30 - 3.30 pm, St Thomas Church Centre Free event, but requires registration, Open to the public Click: stthomaslancaster.churchsuite.com/events/zwsqi...

RAIS which works with people seeking asylum and refuge is starting a drop-in in Preston at the end of May to help the asylum seeking community out there. They are looking for more volunteers (caseworkers and interpreters). ❤️

Decolonising Lancaster University invites LU staff and students to join us for an eye-opening walking tour of the city. Date: 4th June Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Meeting Point: Entrance to the John O’Gaunt Gate of Lancaster Castle #LancasterUniversity #GlocalHistory #DecolonisingLU

Iran: Sovereignty, People and War Prof Simon Mabon (Lancaster University) and Dr Shabnam Holliday (Plymouth University) Tuesday 19 May, Online on Teams, 10.30 am -12 noon (BST), Open to the public, all welcome! Free but requires registration! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Join us for a dedicated one-day conference focused on advancing racial equity across the NHS and the wider health and care landscape. Time: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM Location: The Edge Wigan, Riveredge, WN3 5AB #NHSEngland #RaceEquity #HealthEquity #AntiRacism #SocialJustice #InclusiveCare #NHSNorthWest

Join the Jewish Community for an Open Seder! Date: 11th of May Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM To attend, please scan the QR code on the poster to confirm your attendance and receive the event location. #Passover #OpenSeder #JewishCommunity #LancasterUni #Interfaith #CultureAndHeritage #SederMeal

Looking for a space for open conversation about faith, belief, and spirituality? Save the Dates: May 28th & June 25th Time: 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM Location: Chaplaincy Quiet Room Refreshments: Cake and hot drinks are provided No cost #LancasterUniversity #FaithChat #StudentLife #SpiritualReflection

Proud to present a talk by Professor Mai Sato on how the Iranian state is using financial confiscation to target journalists and activists living in the UK. Date: 5th May Time: 12:00-1:00 PM Location: County South, Room D72 #HumanRights #InternationalLaw #LancasterUni #GlobalPolitics #SocialJustice

There's a series of interactive sessions for all Lancaster University staff focused on good practice when working with Muslim students, ambassadors, and external stakeholders. 28th April | 1:00–2:15 PM | George Fox LT4 20th May | 2:00–3:15PM | Fylde LT2 18th June | 11:00–12:15PM | Charles Carter A15

We are so excited to invite you to the Lancaster Sikh Society’s first Kirtan on Campus of the year! When: 30th April Time: 5:00 PM Where: The Chaplaincy, Lancaster University 📍 #LancasterSikhSoc #KirtanOnCampus #LancasterUni #SikhSociety #Kirtan #Meditation #StudentLifeLancaster #Waheguru

Join Professor Alison Phipps to the YSJ campus on Wednesday, 6th May, for a vital and timely discussion titled: "The coloniality of sexual violence" When: Wednesday, 6th May Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Where: York St John Campus Access: In-person only. No booking is required, simply join us in SK/127.

As part of the Discussing Decolonisation series at York St John University, they are inviting postgraduate researchers to share their work on Tuesday, 20th May. Deadline: 6th May Length: 250–300 words Link: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/discussing... #PGR #Decolonisation #ResearchMethods #YorkStJohn

On Wednesday, April 29th at YSJ Campus (York) and online there will be a hybrid panel discussion and an online workshop on decolonial methods. Find out more & book your place via Eventbrite! (www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/discussing... or scan the QR code) #DecoloniseAI #YorkEvents #AIEthics

This is a dedicated, interdisciplinary space led by PGRs, designed for early career researchers who conduct critical, socially engaged, transformative research pertaining to 'race', racialisation, and racism. 📅 3rd July 2026 📍 Location: LMB, University of York Scan QR to submit the form.

Mark your calendars for the SLRC Annual Lecture 2026. 🗓️ Where: De Montfort University, Leicester When: April 23rd, 6 PM Cost: FREE (Registration required) Don't miss the networking session from 8 PM to 9 PM! ☕️✨ #Leicester #AcademicLecture #BlackLivesMatterUK #SLRC2026 #DeMontfortUniversity

We’re hosting a Global Dance Party for Nowruz & Spring! Come celebrate the Afghan, Kurdish, and Persian New Year. Saturday, 21st March Starting at 7:00 PM The Gregson Centre, LA1 3PY Bring a snack to share and your best dance moves! #Nowruz2026 #Lancaster #GlobalDance #SpringVibes #GregsonCentre

Join us for a conversation discussing Ann’s new book, "The Enslaving Industry and the Lancaster Quakers." 🗓 When: Sunday, 22nd March 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM 📍 Venue: The Round, The Dukes 🎟 Tickets: £6 #LancasterHistory #AnnMorgan #AlanRice #TheDukes #BlackAtlanticResearch #LocalHistory #BookTalk

Next Saturday, join Professor Alan Rice for a guided walk behind Lancaster’s role in the Atlantic Slave Trade and the local Quaker community's involvement. Date: 21st March Time: 10:30 AM Tickets: £6 www.dukeslancaster.org #Lancaster #WalkingTour #HistoryWalk #LocalHeritage #UCLan #LancasterCity

Join us for a special screening of the critically acclaimed film Flee at the Home from Home Festival. 🎥✨ 📅 When: 13th March 📍 Where: Dukes Playhouse 🕖 Begins: 7:00 PM 🎟 Entry: FREE (donations welcome) Book your spot via the QR code or visit sanctuarycinemaclub.org.

From 7th to 14th March 2026, join us for a series of free screenings exploring stories of culture around the world. 🎟️All films are FREE, though donations are welcome. 🔗 Visit www.sanctuarycinemaclub.org to reserve your spot. #HomeFromHome #LancasterEvents #SanctuaryCinema #GlobalCinema #SupportLocal

The Ethnic Minorities Committee wants to hear from you. We’ve launched a survey to gather student perspectives on two important topics: - The naming of The Sugarhouse. - Awareness of Lancaster’s historical involvement in the slave trade. Open to students only. Link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Refugee Week Panel: Stories, Solidarity & Sanctuary 📅 Thursday 5 March 2026 ⏰ 6:00PM – 9:00PM 📍 Commons Lecture Theatre Buy tickets here: lancastersu.co.uk/groups/lanca... #RefugeeWeek #Sanctuary #CommunityVoices #LancasterUniversity #STAR #RefugeeSolidarity #SocialJustice

The Sanctuary Scholarship supports students seeking asylum or with humanitarian protection status to begin or continue their studies. Open to Undergraduate & Master’s applicants starting September 2026 Application deadline: 20 March 2026 Apply via this link: www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/fees-a...

Join the University of Sanctuary (UoS) team as a Co-Researcher and help shape our institutional submission. Apply here: temps.lancaster-university.co.uk/vacancies/19... #LancasterUniversity #UniversityOfSanctuary #PostgradOpportunity #SocialJustice #EquityInAction #ResearchRole #PhDLife

A lunchtime session exploring collaborative work in Africa with visiting Commonwealth Professional Fellows. 📅 2 March | 12–2 pm 📍 Management School A234/A236 🎟️ Free – booking required All welcome.

🎶🕊️ A Musical Meditation for Peace 🕊️🎶 An evening of quiet reflection and solidarity for Palestine, raising funds directly for a community in Central Gaza. 🎻 Live music by Maja Bugge, Pete Moser & Howard Haigh All proceeds go to Gaza. Solidarity is strength. #PeaceForPalestine #MusicForGaza

Celebrating refugee stories on film; voices, journeys, and creativity from around the world. 📍 Venues across Lancaster & Morecambe 📅 7–14 March 2026 #HomeFromHomeFestival #LancasterEvents #MorecambeEvents #SanctuaryCinema #FilmFestival

FHASS 652 | Decolonising Higher Education This six-week hybrid module (Lent Term 2025) explores decolonising across higher education, from research and teaching to institutional structures, open to all disciplines. 🔗 Register here: lancaster.inkpath.co.uk #lancasteruniversity #decolonising