The Black British Postgraduate Experience
Date & Time
Mon, 22 Jun 2026
14:45 - 16:30
Venue
Seminar Room A
15 Norham Gardens, Oxford, OX2 6PY
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Explore the unique experiences of Black British postgraduate students in this important discussion.
Why you should come
AI-powered• Learn from Danielle Watkis about Black doctoral students' navigation in elite spaces
• Hear Rachel Robinson discuss the impact of race on novice teachers' experiences
• Explore unique insights on Black feminist theory in educational contexts
Event Highlights
- •Exploration of Black British doctoral experiences in elite universities
- •Insights from narrative virtual walking interviews with Black doctoral students
- •Focus on black feminist theory in teacher education
- •Discussion on improving retention of Black teachers in education
Speakers
Danielle Watkis
DPhil candidate in Education at the University of Oxford
Rachel Robinson
DPhil candidate and doctoral teaching and research fellow at the University of Oxford
Programme
The Spaces Between: Black-British Doctoral Life and Elite Imaginaries
The black and diasporic experience of teacher education
Organized by: Race, Coloniality and Education research group
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