Decolonising the curriculum: Insights, practice and dialogue
| Dates: | 24 June 2026 |
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| Times: | 10:00 - 12:00 |
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| What is it: | Workshop |
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| Organiser: | Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health |
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| Who is it for: | University staff |
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| Speaker: | Adam Danquah, Maria Canal, Sohini Biswas, Emma Bramwell, Rhianna Patel |
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Overview
This two-hour, in-person workshop—co-developed by FBMH and the Students’ Union—introduces staff to what decolonising the curriculum means and why it matters. Through student perspectives, real examples from SBS, SHS and SMS and guided activities using the Students’ Union’s Decolonising Toolkit, participants will explore practical ways to create more inclusive and representative learning environments.
Intended Learning Objectives:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles and importance of decolonising the curriculum.
- Recognise how decolonised educational practices impact student belonging and engagement.
- Identify practical examples of decolonising work within SBS, SHS and SMS.
- Reflect on their own teaching materials and approaches.
- Use the Students’ Union Decolonising Toolkit to support inclusive curriculum development.
- Plan initial steps to incorporate decolonising practices into their own teaching contexts.
- Engage in constructive dialogue with colleagues about challenges and opportunities.
For any enquiries please contact: Adam Danquah (adam.danquah@manchester.ac.uk), Maria Canal (maria.canal@manchester.ac.uk), Decolonise Project Team (campaigns.su@manchester.ac.uk)
Please register to attend using the link:
https://app.manchester.ac.uk/training/profile.aspx?unitid=11450&parentId=183&returnId=183&returntxt=Return+To+Search&returnQs=%3fterm%3dFBMHS7408%26org%3d0%26typeId%3d2
Speakers
Adam Danquah
Role: Associate Dean for Inclusive Education and Engagement
Organisation: FBMH
Maria Canal
Role: SBS Deputy Director of Education (Inclusive Education)
Organisation: FBMH
Sohini Biswas
Role: Campaigns Coordinator
Organisation: UMSU
Emma Bramwell
Role: Education Manager
Organisation: UMSU
Rhianna Patel
Role: FBMH Officer
Organisation: UMSU
Travel and Contact Information
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3.62
Simon Building
