University of Sanctuary: an overview of activity in ALN libraries (hosted online by EDI Action Group)

About this event

Date: Tuesday 3rd December 2024
Time: 10.00am - 11.30am 
Closing date for bookings: Thursday 28th November 2024 (4pm)
Platform: Online via Teams

This online event will showcase work ongoing in ALN member libraries towards gaining the award of University of Sanctuary. 

There will be short presentations from various institutions including Chester, Cumbria, Lancaster and Leeds.

Programme

10:00 - 10:05    Welcome and introduction to the ALN EDI group (Sally Dalton and Dave Curtis)
10:05 - 10:15    Andrew Barker (Library Director at Lancaster University) - Importance of University of Sanctuary and supporting refugee communities
10:15 - 10:30    James Stephens (University of Cumbria) and Bob Frost (Lancaster University)
10:30 - 10:45    Jenny Warren (University of Chester)
11:00 - 11:15    Layla Bloom (University of Leeds)
11:15 - 11:30    Q&A (Sally Dalton and Dave Curtis)

We're really looking forward to the event.

If you have any queries, please contact Nicky/Andy at academiclibrariesnorth@sconul.ac.uk.