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The University of Westminster held its third annual Challenging Racisms Conference. The event featured a diverse range of speakers and panel discussions aimed at exploring and challenging the various forms of racism present within academia and society as a whole. The Quintin Hogg Trust-funded, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) programme called Community and Communities was led by Dr Deborah Husbands, Chartered Psychologist and Reader in Psychology. Supporting and Celebrating Diversity at the University of Westminster was led by Professor Dibyesh Anand, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Global Engagement and Employability.

Throughout the event there were a variety of presentations that highlighted critical issues around race and identity. This conference directly contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 10: Reduced Inequalities. Since 2019, the University of Westminster has used the SDGs holistically to frame strategic decisions to help students and colleagues fulfil their potential and contribute to a more sustainable, equitable and healthier society.

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