Conference archive

Conference Archive

Holding the Space began in 2025 as a dedicated space for Black scholarship, lived experience and academic connection.

Explore the programmes, themes, images and verified impact from each annual conference.

2026

Holding the Space 2026

16 April 2026

Black Scholarship, Global Futures

Black Scholarship, Global Futures brought together Black academics, researchers and sector colleagues to centre scholarship, connection and collective action.

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2025

Holding the Space 2025

15 January 2025

The inaugural Holding the Space: Shining a Light on Black Academics conference

The inaugural Holding the Space conference brought Black academics together to share scholarship, experience and strategies for change.

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