Dreaming to learn together: lessons in decolonial and anti-racist partnership practices

Jennifer Fraser (they/them) is a Principal Lecturer in the School of Social Sciences as well as University Director of Student Partnership at the University of Westminster. They teach gender studies and critical education studies and their research interests are at the intersections of literature, gender studies, queer theory and critical pedagogies. They are a National Teaching Fellow and a founding member of the Critical Pedagogies Group (https://criticalpedagogiesproject.com).

Dr Moonisah Usman is a Lecturer in the Centre for Education and Teaching Innovation at the University of Westminster. She leads a core university-wide module in critical thinking skills at foundation level and contributes to teaching academic skills, human physiology and medical genetics. Moonisah has a disciplinary research background in Urban Health. Simultaneously, Moonisah has a commitment to pedagogical research and promoting a culture of student partnership in higher education. She has found student partnership as a window to form genuine relationships with students and action compassionate and socially-just learning and teaching. More specifically, her education research is about developing meaningful partnership relationships to support racially minoritized students and address awarding gaps. You can connect with Moonisah via Twitter @Moonisah_wmin.