Get ready for an electrifying experience at the 2nd Annual James McCune Smith (JMS) Conference, lighting up the University of Glasgow on June 24th & 25th! Featuring a dynamic blend of traditional conference sessions and unconference excitement, all orchestrated by the brilliant JMS Scholars themselves.

This year, our theme, 'Curating Circles: Finding Yourself and Others in Higher Education,' promises to spark meaningful conversations and ignite inspiration. Prepare to be captivated by trailblazing speakers who have revolutionized their fields as Black scholars and community leaders.

We extend a warm invitation to you to secure your tickets and join us for this transformative event. No matter your background or interests, you're bound to walk away enriched and empowered.

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Conference Schedule

Day 1 - Monday 24 June
09.30 - Registration
10.30 - Welcome Address: Cllr Graham Campbell
10.40 - JMS Scholar Presentations
11.05 - Guest Speaker: Dr Francesca Sobande
11.40 - Break
12.00 - JMS Scholar Presentations
12.20 - Guest Speaker: Professor Jason Gill
12.55 - Lunch
14.00 - JMS Scholar Presentations
14.20 - Guest Speaker: Dr Gabriella Beckles-Raymond
14.55 - JMS Scholar Presentations
15.20 - Break
15.40 - Panel Event
16.20 - Information on JMS Network
16.30 - Poetry Reading with Hannah Lavery
16.45 - Drinks reception

Day 2 - Tuesday 25 June
10.00 - Registration
10.30 - Welcome Address: Lisa Williams
10.40 - Titambire: Tawona Sitholé
11.05 - Break
11.20 - Option 1: An invitation to Reconnect, Rest & Reset: Satya Dunning OR Option 2: Voices of the Scholars
11.55 - Creole Cuisines: Honouring Our Ancestors- Dr Peggy Brunache
12.30 - Lunch
13.30 - Option 1: Yoruba Sonic- Steveen Ulysee, Amina Lawal-Agoro & Pelumi Odubanjo or Option 2: An invitation to Reconnect, Rest & Reset: Satya Dunning
14.00 - Decolonisation, Community Engagement and New Methodologies at the Hunterian Museum
14.30 - Closing Address: Dr Dwayne Spiteri
15.00 - Music Set: Montel Gordon