Are you still unsure what you want to study? The Summer Webinar Series is back with exciting sessions designed to spark curiosity and help Year 11-13 students explore subjects beyond the classroom.
Time: 4 – 5PM
Speaker:
Dr Magda Borkowska, Lecturer in Sociology and Criminology.
What's it about?:
This interactive session invites students to explore a challenging question: is the UK a racist society?
We will examine evidence on racial inequalities across areas such as education, housing, employment, health, and politics, and consider what may be driving these patterns. Along the way, we will distinguish between individual and systemic racism and discuss how these can shape everyday experiences.
The session will also focus on political inequality, asking who participates in decision-making and whose voices are most influential. We will place this in historical context, looking at how migration, legislation, and social movements since the 1940s have shaped racial dynamics in the UK.
Finally, we will consider possible approaches to addressing inequality, drawing comparisons with other countries including the United States, Sweden, and Australia, and challenge you to think differently about society, politics, and the role you could play in shaping change.
Attending our webinars is a great way to explore your subject interests while gaining experience that can strengthen your personal statement.
Sign up to the whole Summer Series and then choose which sessions you would like to attend on the booking portal.