Race and Health Observatory Conference (7th – 8th July): International race and health experts will share the effects and impacts of racism on health and healthcare as well as practical, evidence-based approaches on reducing ethnic inequalities in health. Health, Race and Racism International Conference

This is a 2-day conference which will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, patient stories, and interactive Q&A sessions with leading race and health experts from the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, and Guatemala. Areas of focus included Maternal and Neonatal Health; Mental Health; COVID-19; Sickle Cell Disease; Digital Healthcare; Genomics and Precision Medicine; Race Equality in the Healthcare Workforce.

BME Early Career Researcher Hybrid Conference (7th July): Making the invisible visible. 6th Black Minority and Ethnic Early Career Researcher Hybrid Conference – How to Stay in Academia – Theme Making the Invisible Visible (uwl.ac.uk)

This is a free all day event (virtual or in-person) to discuss how BME academics have navigated their journey. There will be opportunities for networking, to get a mentor, and to empower yourself through these workshops. The day will include Keynote speakers, panel discussions, and workshops alongside lunch and refreshments. There will be a networking reception at the end of the event.