Programme

Knowledge Futures Symposium - Friday 26th June 2026

Here is the full overview of the programme. All timings are given as BST.

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09:00 - 09:30  Registration & refreshments

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09:30 - 09:45  Welcome & introductions

Speakers: Jane Gallagher (Chair), Prof. Nick Plant, Prof. Shearer West, Dr. Khadijah Ibrahiim

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09:45 - 11:00  Keynotes

Speakers: Rachel Brealey (Chair), Rashik Parmar MBE, Tony Ageh OBE, Helen Shenton

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11:00 - 11:30 Coffee & networking

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11:30 - 12:30 Panel Discussion: The future of knowledge production (in relation to technology and AI)

Speakers: Dr. Tom Campbell (Chair), Rosalyn Metz, Dr. H. Titilola Olojede, Dr. Dibyadyuti Roy

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12:30 - 13:30  Lunch

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13:30 - 13:40 In Memoriam for Melz Owusu

Speakers: Josh Sendall (Chair), Taiwo Ogunyinka

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13:40 - 14:40 Panel Discussion: Knowledge Equity - global perspectives & knowledge outside the academy

Speakers: Josh Sendall (Chair), Dr. Mac-Anthony Cobblah, Ry Moran, Dr. Mandana Seyfeddinipur

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14:40 - 15:00 Coffee & networking

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15:00 - 15:40  Closing keynote

Speaker: Prof. Dawn Freshwater

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15:40 - 16:00  Symposium closing remarks

Speaker: Masud Khokhar

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16:00 - 17:00  Drinks reception & networking

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