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The Decolonial Researcher
This course will offer an in-depth exploration of decolonising academia by asking: What are the possibilities when it comes to decolonial research?
This one-day course will be split into four sections:
Examining the decolonial critique of academia. This will involve exploring some of the main themes found within decolonial scholarship and activism with a specific focus on the decolonial critique of social science research.
Exploring some of the key predecessors of decolonial research which have had a significant impact on current thinking about decolonial research. More specifically, consideration will be given to the relationship between feminist research, Indigenous research, and decolonial research.
Considering various strategies which have been suggested to decolonise research. This will involve discussing some of the practical strategies that may be used when trying to produce decolonial research.
Offering a critique of decolonial research. This will involve recognising the limitations of decolonial research which make it an imperfect approach to conducting research.
The course will be delivered in an interactive workshop format which will involve a mixture of lecture-style teaching, interactive large-group discussions, and small-group conversations.
This course is designed for doctoral researchers within social science disciplines however researchers from all disciplines, expertise, and backgrounds are welcome to attend.
By the end of the course participants will:
Be well-versed in the decolonial critique of academia, particularly in relation to social science research.
Be able to identify the core principles and strategies which constitute decolonial research.
Be prepared to offer a lucid critique of decolonial research.
The course will take place at the University of Manchester between 10am-5pm
Please note, lunch will not be provided.
The fee per teaching day is £35 per day for students / £75 per day for staff working for academic institutions, Research Councils and other recognised research institutions, registered charity organisations and the public sector / £250 per day for all other participants.