May 7th 2025
Decolonising Research in Medicine, Health & LIFE SCIENCES
Xfi Building, Streatham Campus
A full day conference on decolonising Research in medicine, health and life sciences
Proudly brought together by staff and students from the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences (HLS), University of Exeter.
The goal of the event is to unite students and professionals to drive meaningful change in health and life sciences by challenging colonial legacies, advancing equity, and reshaping the future of research.
Invited Speakers
Professor Richard Holland
Opening Address
Deputy PVC and Dean of Medical School
University of Exeter
Professor Rajani Naidoo
Opening Address
Vice-president and DVC People and Culture
University of Exeter
Professor Emmanuel Adukwu
Keynote
Deputy Head of the School of Applied sciences, Professor of Applied microbiology
University of the West of England Bristol
Dr Emma Pitchforth
Speaker
Associate Professor for Primary care and Deputy Head of department in Health and Community Sciences
University of Exeter
Professor Zahid Pranjol
Speaker
Professor of Biomedical Science
University of Sussex
Dr Amad Al-Azzawi
Workshop Lead
Senior lecturer Health and Care professions, Academic lead for student support (Racial Equality and Inclusion).
University of Exeter
Dr Lucy Woodall
Speaker
Associate professor UoE and principle scientist Nekton Foundation.
University of Exeter
Dr Tudor Chinnah
Workshop Lead
Associate Professor Human Anatomy and Medical Education.
University of Exeter
Dr Safi Darden
Workshop Lead
Senior Lecturer
University of Exeter
Dr Sophie Nedelec
Workshop Lead
Senior Research Fellow
University of Exeter
Professor Stephanie Bull
Workshop Lead
Senior Teaching Fellow and Associate Professor
Imperial College London and University of Exeter
Dr Maisha Islam
Speaker
Research culture lead for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
University of Southampton
Melissa Barlow
Workshop lead
PhD Student, Graduate Research Assistant
University of Exeter
Dr Hope Gangata
Workshop lead
Senior Lecturer
University of Exeter
Dr Lois Haruna-Cooper
Workshop Lead
Associate Professor and General Practitioner
UCL Medical School
Venue
Xfi Building
Streatham Campus
This event will be hosted at the Xfi Building in the Exeter University Streatham Campus
Let us know if you'll be attending! register below.
