Racism and racial justice
The formal end to colonialism did not end one the most central and corrosive practices of colonial empire.
The racialisation of individuals, groups and communities, if not entire peoples, continues long after the global process of decolonisation ended.
Through racist thought and practice, the links between the imperial past and our supposedly post-imperial present still run deep, with distinct differences across former metropoles, former colonies and settler colonial societies.
These links impact all spheres of societies around the world to this day, from everyday practices in policing, migration and land ownership regimes over wider justice systems to mainstream political thought.
To help build understanding of this still globally significant problem, we have organised a series of short courses on questions of race, racism and racial justice.
We are very pleased to be able to host Ilyas Nagdee, the director of Racial Justice at Amnesty International UK, for the free keynote: Who is presumed guilty? Amnesty International UK keynote on predictive policing, Prevent and protest clampdowns.
Please look for the keynote and our other sessions below.
- Struggles for Racial and Gender Justice in Latin AmericaCourse start date: Sat 9 May 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pilar Villanueva MartinezJoin us to understand themes that have engulfed contemporary European Union politics in the past and are likely to place strain on the institutions and their ability to function cohesively in years to come.
Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - Land Acknowledgement and Racial Justice: Approaches from Different Settler Societies
Course start date: Sat 20 Jun 2026Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Olivia DurandLearn about the origins and purpose of land acknowledgements in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and beyond. Examine their role in racial justice, Indigenous sovereignty, and whether they create real change or remain symbolic gestures.
Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £47.00 Concession £38.00 - The philosophy of race Course start date: Wed 29 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ovett NwosimiriThis course explores the philosophical foundations of race, engaging with historical and contemporary debates on racial identity, racism, and justice. Students will critically examine race as a social construct and its ethical, political, and epistemological implications.Full fee £169.00 Senior fee £135.00 Concession £110.00
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