Roundtables

They bring together researchers in SSGS for focused discussions that foster dialogue, collaboration, and critical perspectives on pressing social justice issues. 

GCSJ roundtable: Exploring social justice narratives: a view from SSGS

This roundtable session explores the meanings and importance of social justice for scholars within SSGS.

GCSJ roundtable: Challenging prejudice and disinformation

As part of this roundtable discussion, members of three research teams will reflect on how external engagement and research impact can creatively, effectively and ethically be facilitated to challenge prejudice and disinformation.

GCSJ roundtable: Disengaged or discerning sceptics? Research and insights on active citizenship

This roundtable will showcase current research from across the OU focused on engaging disengaged citizens across various contexts.

GCSJ roundtable: Teaching equitably about climate change: Linking Higher Education research with School teaching?

Hosted by the Centre for Global Challenges and Social Justice (GCSJ), join us for a discussion with the developers of new teaching materials for Key Stage 3 to address the climate crisis through a decolonial lens.

GCSJ roundtable: AI Opportunities? Responses on implications for research and teaching

This is the second roundtable of the 2024-2025 GCSJ Roundtable series. This roundtable invites an open and critical exploration of the concerns, questions and opportunities regarding the use of AI within teaching and learning.

GCSJ roundtable: How far did we decolonise

This Centre for Global Challenges and Social Justice (GCSJ) roundtable event invites a critical exploration of the multifaceted work of decolonisation across the Open University.

GCSJ Roundtable: Alcohol, violence and harm

This panel will explore Alcohol-related violence and its significance to global harm.

GCSJ roundtable: Academic researchers on Fixed Term Contracts (FTCs): human investment versus neoliberal precarity

OU speakers will reflect on how they have pursued better job security and career development for research staff on Fixed Term Contracts (FTCs).  In engaging OU procedures, their efforts have faced a conflict between two employment models: human investment versus neoliberal precarity.