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Advancing anti-racism: civic society's role

Dates
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 - 09:30 to 10:30
Location
Pentland Auditorium, Edinburgh International Conference Centre, 150 Morrison St, Edinburgh EH3 8EE
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The Open University (OU) in Scotland is delighted to be hosting the keynote session and a stand at The Gathering 2025.

The Gathering 2025 takes place on 4 and 5 February, at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. It's a free annual conference, organised by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations.

The OU will be hosting an information stand in the exhibition space (stand number 35), on both days of the conference, to share with delegates how we can support their voluntary organisations. 

We are also hosting a session on 4 February, 'Advancing anti-racism: civic society's role'. Further details are below. 

Overall aim
This flagship session will shine a light on the ways in which civic society is advancing anti-racism in Scotland. The expert panel will focus on two key areas, drawing on their own work and experience.

Description
The Open University bring you this session, rooted in their own research and support to address and challenge racism, and drive a more equal society in Scotland.

Who is the event aimed at?
Development and education officers, directors, influencers.

Who is speaking at this event?

  • Sabir Zazai - Chief Executive Officer of Scottish Refugee Council and Open University honorary graduate (Host)
  • Dr Fidele Mutwarasibo - Director of the Open University's Centre for Voluntary Sector Leadership
  • Layla-Roxanne Hill - Writer/author, trade unionist and dreamer
  • Talat Yaqoob – Consultant, director, campaigner, and member of the OU's Scottish External Advisory Group 

How do I book? 
More information and the link to book your place, is available on The Gathering's website. 

One of the very best things about working with The Open University is their style of working. The third sector is brilliantly placed to work with communities across Scotland.

Lita is a prime example of taking initiative and pursuing further development opportunities. Project management microcredential course that she undertook added immense value. It's been really useful in terms of being able to plan multiple projects at the same time.

I just gained the confidence that I needed through that one unit.

Our vision is making Scotland a better place.

For us, it makes absolute sense to collaborate with somebody like The Open University to make sure we're dealing with the right problems, we're working on the right things, and we're investing the right pieces of work.

The very first thing that we did was create a portal that allowed our staff to get access to a wide, wide, wide range of courses. In terms of her role and the skills that she's developed is invaluable.

One of my colleagues is leading our group on inclusion and diversity and so wanted to refresh some of his learnings on that. That's how he used the OU and he found it an extremely good resource. It's great to have a new challenge in life.

It was a personal thing as well as a professional development.

Contact us

If you are interested in potentially holding an event with us please email: 
Scotland-Marcomms@open.ac.uk