Formations: Social Activism in the Academic Space
Discussing the relationship between social activism and research, Dr Asma Sayed will tell us more about her ongoing research.
- When: Thursday 1 June 2023, 7 pm
- Cost: Free
- Booking deadline: Thursday 1 June 2023, 7.00 pm
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Join us for a conversation with Dr. Asma Sayed, Canada Research Chair in South Asian Literary and Cultural Studies in the Department of English at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) in Canada, and NTU PhD candidate Ramisha Rafique.
They will discuss how the academic space can play an important role in working towards equity and inclusion and fostering a just society through anti-racism and Islamophobia awareness initiatives. Discussing the relationship between social activism and research, Dr Asma Sayed will tell us more about her ongoing research, activist work, and anti-racism initiatives at KPU.
Taking part as part of Bonington Gallery’s Formations programme in partnership with NTU’s Postcolonial Studies Centre.
Free and online via Youtube, booking is required.
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