Addressing and Tackling Unconscious Bias

Wednesday 04 December 2024, 3pm - 4pm

Blomeley Room 1, Students' Union Hub
About this event
Addressing and Tackling Unconscious Bias

Join us for an engaging and interactive training session focused on understanding and addressing unconscious bias related to cultural, racial, and geographical backgrounds. Led by an expert speaker, Ashraf Nehal, this session will combine personal insights with evidence-based strategies to shed light on how these biases influence our everyday decisions, interactions, and attitudes—often without us even realizing it.

As part of Queen Mary’s Cultural Unity Week, this training offers a safe and open space for participants to reflect, discuss, and collaborate on fostering inclusion and equality in our diverse society. As a student, this session is an opportunity to build your skills, broaden your perspective, and contribute to a more connected and equitable environment.

This session is also part of the QM Skills Award and counts towards gaining the award.

About the speaker

Ashraf Nehal 

Ashraf Nehal is a South Asia Analyst, Author, and Columnist recognised by the European Union and UN for his climate action advocacy. A Prime Minister Young Writing Fellow, he contributes to leading publications like The Gulf News. He has been invited to youth deliberations by the Commonwealth Secretariat, UNEP, and World Bank, distinguishing himself as an emerging voice in regional policy and environmental discourse.

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