Events

Institute for Inclusive Communities and Environments - LAUNCH EVENT!

29th Jan 2024 5pm - 8pm

Greenwich Campus

Queen Mary Undercroft, Old Royal Naval College. Park Row SE10 9LS

The Institute for Inclusive Communities and Environments (ICE), is the new research institute for the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Greenwich.

The Institute vision is to foster greater inclusivity and reduce inequalities among diverse individuals, communities, and environments.

We are creating an inclusive, sustainable and fairer society, through the arts, creativity and culture to empower communities.  We work collaboratively with communities, organisations, and policymakers to address the social and environmental challenges of our time. The Institute comprises of six research centres that act as the incubators of innovative research by bringing together different disciplines in the creative industries, humanities and social sciences.

Our exciting programme serves to officially launch the Institute and showcase ICE research strengths. Reflecting the Institute’s vibrant community, staff and students will attend the event and be joined by external audiences from government, NHS Trusts, funders, industry, UK and international partners and the media.

The programme for the event is as follows:

  1. Welcome from Professor Jane Harrington, Vice Chancellor, University of Greenwich and Professor Vanessa Lemm, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Faculty Liberal Arts and Sciences, University of Greenwich
  2. Overview of the Institute from Professors Tracey Reynolds and Maria Arche (Institute Director and Deputy Director)
  3. Guest Speaker: Professor Mike Savage, Martin White Professor of Sociology, London School of Economics and Political Science
  4. Panel discussion: centre overview with Institute research centre and hubs
  5. Guest speaker: Jude Kelly, CBE and Founder of the Women of the World  Foundation
  6. Networking to showcase the Institute research centres and hubs, our partnerships and flagship projects.

BOOKING REQUIRED