London Higher EDI Network Conference: Cohesion and Contestation: EDI in Contemporary Times
Event information
When: 23 June 2026
Where: University of Westminster - Regent Street 309 Regent Street London W1B 2HW United Kingdom
Event type: Event
The University of Westminster is pleased to host the London Higher EDI Network annual summer half-day conference on Tuesday 23 June, from 13:00 – 17:00.
The event will feature speakers and workshops covering Access and Participation Plans, how universities are responding to antisemitism, and EDI resilience in the context of increasingly polarised local and national politics. A networking lunch will also be provided.
Please do invite your EDI teams and any colleagues who may find these sessions helpful.
Agenda
13:00 – 13:45 | Networking Lunch
13:45 – 14:00 | Welcome and Introduction
Welcome from Professor Dibyesh Anand and Amy Norton, co-Chairs of the London Higher EDI Network.
14:00 – 14:50 | EDI and Contested Political Terrain
Exploring resilience and effective EDI practice in a changing political landscape.
14:50 – 15:00 | Break
15:00 – 15:50 | Governance and Delivery of Access and Participation Plans
Strengthening collaboration and improving outcomes across the student lifecycle.
15:50 – 16:00 | Break
16:00 – 16:50 | Understanding and Addressing Antisemitism in University Settings
Discussing practical approaches to creating safer and more inclusive campuses.
16:50 – 17:00 | Reflections and AOB
