Join us for a free four-part webinar series designed to inspire, empower, and equip staff at all levels of higher education to champion anti-racist transformation. This series delves into the critical role of courageous leadership in dismantling systemic racism and reshaping institutions to foster equity, inclusion, and justice.

Hosted by The Race Institute at Leeds Trinity University and Universities UK, each session will feature expert speakers, candid discussions, and actionable strategies to drive meaningful change.

The first webinar in this series, titled 'Anti-Racist leadership from the top: University executives challenging the status quo' will explore how university executives are disrupting the status quo and embedding anti-racist principles at the highest levels.

Key objectives:
• Define strategic vision and commitment for senior leaders to embed anti-racist principles within the university’s culture, curriculum, and policies.
• Share best practices and challenges encountered in leading anti-racist initiatives.
• Inspire leaders to model transparent and courageous leadership.

Speakers include:
• Vivienne Stern MBE, CEO, Universities UK
• Charles Egbu, Vice-Chancellor, Leeds Trinity University
• Sharon Watson MBE DL, CEO and Principal, Northern School of Contemporary Dance
• Zainab Khan, Pro Vice-Chancellor Academic Transformation, London South Bank University

Why attend:
• Gain insights from leaders across higher education.
• Learn actionable strategies to implement anti-racist change.
• Engage in honest dialogue about challenges and solutions.
• Network with like-minded professionals and advocates.

Details of the other webinars in the series:
• Webinar 2: Early career professionals: Agents of change in anti-racist leadership (Wednesday 26 February 2025 - 2:00–3:00pm)
• Webinar 3: Today’s students, tomorrow’s Vice-Chancellors: Anti-racist leaders in the making (Wednesday 26 March 2025 - 2:00–3:00pm)
• Webinar 4: Reciprocal mentoring as a bridge for anti-racist leadership (Wednesday 30 April 2025 - 2:00–3:00pm)