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Fri 19 Jun 2026
10:00 - 13:00

Venue: 17 Mill Lane, Seminar Room B

Provided by: Researcher Development Programme (RDP)


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Diversity Fresco
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Fri 19 Jun 2026

Description

The Diversity Fresco is a collective intelligence workshop that allows participants to experiment with the cognitive mechanisms at work when it comes to discrimination, to discover approaches aimed at reducing it, to debate their scope and their limits, while acquiring a common vocabulary to engage in constructive dialogue and bring about a more inclusive and peaceful society.

Please follow this link for more information: https://fresquedeladiversite.org/en/

Please arrive 5-10 minutes early so the workshop can start at exactly 10:00pm. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided during the event.

Target audience

All PhD candidates and Postdoctoral researchers

Sessions

Number of sessions: 1

# Date Time Venue Trainers
1 Fri 19 Jun   10:00 - 13:00 10:00 - 13:00 17 Mill Lane, Seminar Room B map Dr Elizabeth Walsh,  Dr Sonja Tomaskovic
Objectives

By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Explain key concepts related to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).
  • Recognise the impact of intentional and unintentional discrimination on individuals and communities.
  • Demonstrate critical self-reflection on their own beliefs and positionality.
  • Engage in constructive and respectful dialogue around EDI.
  • Identify ways to contribute to a more inclusive within academic and professional contexts.
Aims

This session aims to develop participants’ understanding of the cognitive and social mechanisms underlying discrimination. It will also encourage critical reflection on how these mechanisms operate and shape daily experiences and, additionally, foster constructive dialogue and empathy to promote more inclusive academic and social environments.

Format

In-Person Session

Duration

3 hours


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