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Event

BELONGING in Environment and Geography

Tuesday 10 November 2026 12pm

What does it mean to truly belong? An E&G EDI event

BELONGING in Environment and Geography

Event

Creating a department where everyone can participate, contribute and thrive
Event date
Tuesday 10 November 2026, 12pm to 4pm
Location
In-person only
ARC/014, then E&G ground floor foyer
Audience
Open to staff, students
Admission
Free admission, booking not required

Event details

What does it mean to truly belong?
Join us for the EDI Beacon Event – Belonging in Environment & Geography at the University of York on Tuesday 10 November 2026.

Through an inspiring keynote by Professor Kathryn Arnold , titled “An Inclusive Environment by Design”, an engaging panel discussion titled "Belonging in Practice: What Helps, What Hinders, What Nurtures Belonging?” and an interactive Belonging Fair, we will explore how we can create a community where everyone feels valued, included and empowered to thrive.

12:00–13:00 | Keynote & Panel Discussion – ARC/014
13:00–16:00 | Belonging Fair – Environment & Geography Foyer

Contact

Anika Haque or Samarthia Thankappan

anika.haque@york.ac.uk / samarthia.thankappan@york.ac.uk