Self-Directed Learning Resources

Learning resources to support your understanding of key topics within Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI).

Understanding race and racism

The link below takes you to a selection of resource materials to support staff to have confident and constructive conversations about race and racism, and to understand the role that institutions and individuals play in sustaining racial inequality.

Self-care: The content of these materials may trigger feelings of discomfort, anger or distress. It is important to pay attention to your intellectual and/or emotional response to these materials, to take regular breaks, and to seek support if you need to.

Learning Resources

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How to Stand Against Racism: from ally to anti-racist advocate

We welcome suggestions for further materials, contact us at :equalitydiversity@ed.ac.uk

Race and Racism in Our Modern World

To mark the end of our 30th anniversary commemoration of the tragic death of Stephen Lawrence, the Stephen Lawrence Research Centre (SLRC) has launched a new podcast series that explores new dialogues around race and racism in today's society.

The series has been curated from conversations, taken place during 2023, that reflect upon the impact of Stephen's legacy over the past 30 years.

Self-care: The content of these materials may trigger feelings of discomfort, anger or distress. It is important to pay attention to your intellectual and/or emotional response to these materials, to take regular breaks, and to seek support if you need to.

The episodes include contributions from Dr Shabna Begum, Dr Adam Elliott-Cooper, Suresh Grover and Professor Gus John.

Listen here: Race and Racism In Our Modern World

https://stephenlawrencedayresources.dmu.ac.uk/podcast/

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The Stephen Lawrence Research Team (SLRC)