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5th June, 3-4 pm: Featured Panel - Activism and Movements in Education

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5th June, 3-4 pm: Featured Panel - Activism and Movements in Education

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Join us for a conversation on activism and student movements in higher education, led by student leaders at the University of Cambridge.

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6th June: Panels, Sessions and Workshops

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6th June: Panels, Sessions and Workshops

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5th June, 10-11 am: Opening Keynote Address

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5th June, 10-11 am: Opening Keynote Address

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We are honoured to have Dr. Noella Binda Niati, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge as our keynote speaker.

Dr Noella Binda Niati is an Assistant Professor of Education and International Development at the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge. Her research sits at the intersection of youth engagement, Hip-Hop pedagogy, (reverse)migration and critical development discourses in West and Central Africa. She explores these themes through a mixed methods lens informed by an interdisciplinary and comparative approach examining critical theoretical frameworks in education, international development, history and art.

Binda has worked with the Research, Evaluation and Measurement Center and the Rule of Law Collaborative in the USA, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Côte d'Ivoire and in the Education sector of the UNESCO Regional office in Senegal. Her work is often mixed methods with an emphasis on culturally responsive evaluation and critical statistical analysis interrogating social inequalities, epistemic disobedience, the socio-cultural context of language and the role of the state in structuring access.

Prior to joining the Faculty, she was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with the SCRIPTS Cluster of Excellence at Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany, working on a mixed methods project on returns to education, failed occupational aspirations and engagement among Senegalese youth.

Binda has published in a variety of international peer reviewed journals across the fields of research methods, language and education, and comparative and international education. Her research has been funded by the German Research Foundation, the Fulbright Program and the NSEP Boren Fellowship.

A native of the Democratic Republic of Congo, she fled with her family to Nairobi, Kenya before arriving in the U.S. on a refugee status. Passionate about young people, social activism, gender equality and access to education in sub-Saharan Africa, Binda is committed to work that considers young people to be at the helm of social change using liberatory pedagogical praxes.

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Position/Status

Assistant Professor of Education and International Development

Fellow and Director of Studies in Education, Jesus College

E-mail Address

nbn25@cam.ac.uk

Phone

+ 44 (0)1223 767600

Qualifications

PhD, Educational Foundations and Inquiry, University of South Carolina

Graduate Certificate, Qualitative Research, University of South Carolina

MA, African History, University of Rochester

BA, Religion and History, Nebraska Wesleyan University

Membership of Professional Bodies/Associations

Comparative and International Education Society (CIES)

American Educational Research Association (AERA)

British Association for International and Comparative Education (BAICE)

African Studies Association (ASA)

Profile

Noella Binda Niati is an Assistant Professor of Education and International Development. Her research examines the nonformal educative spaces young people foster to counter sociopolitical inequalities through the lens of Hip-Hop pedagogy, (reverse)migration and critical development discourses in West and Central Africa. She explores these themes through a mixed methods lens examining sociopolitical inequalities, epistemic disobedience, the socio-cultural context of language, authenticity and the role of the state in structuring (in)access.

Binda has worked with the Research, Evaluation and Measurement Center and the Rule of Law Collaborative in the USA, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Cote d'Ivoire and the Education sector of the UNESCO Regional office in Senegal. Her work is often mixed methods with an emphasis on culturally responsive evaluation and critical statistical analysis. Prior to joining the Faculty, she was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany on a mixed methods project assessing returns to education, occupational aspirations and engagement among young people in Senegal.

Binda has published in a variety of international peer reviewed journals across the fields of research methods, language and education, and comparative and international education. Her research has been funded by the German Research Foundation, the Fulbright Program and the NSEP Boren Fellowship.

Passionate about young people, social activism, gender equality and access to education in sub-Saharan Africa, Binda is committed to work that considers young people to be at the helm of social change using liberatory pedagogical praxes.

Research Topics

Fields: Comparative & International Education; Hip-Hop Pedagogy; Critical Qualitative Inquiry, Mixed Methods Research; Development Studies; African Studies

Topical: Youth engagement nonformal educative spaces and sociopolitical inequalities in west and central Africa; language; (reverse) migration; epistemic disobedience; critical development studies on youth engagement

Current Research Project(s)

Coping with Failed Aspirations: Resignation, Internalisation, Contestation, or Escape

High Hopes and Broken Promises: Young Adult Life Courses in Senegal

Hustlin the life course: Hip-Hop in waithood

Teaching

Postgraduate

MPhil Education, Globalisation and International Development

Research Methods Strand

Undergraduate

Critical Debates in Education, Policy and International Development

International Issues in Inclusion and Diversity

Supervision

Dr Niati is currently accepting PhD and EdD applications in the areas of youth engagement, nonformal educative spaces, sociopolitical inequalities, hip-hop pedagogy, critical development discourses, (reverse) migration, decoloniality and mixed methods

Principal and Recent Publications

Niati, N.B. (2024). "Navigating the in-between: A cross-cultural researcher's fluid positionality in West Africa." International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 23. https://doi.org/10.1177/16094069231200335.

Niati, N.B. & Shah, P.P. (2022). "Transhiphop pedagogy and epistemic disobedience in Senegal." International Journal of Research & Methods in Education, 45(3), pp. 271-283.

Stohry, H. R., Niati, B., & Doyle, J. L. (2022). Academic misfits: De/constructing academic un/belonging through "Guardians of the Galaxy." In D. Friedrich, J. Corson, & D. Hollman (Eds.). Pop Culture and Curriculum, Assemble! Exploring the Limits of Curricular Humanism Through Pop Culture. DIO Press.

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Assistant Professor of Education and International Development Fellow and Director of Studies in Education, Jesus College nbn25@cam.ac.uk + 44 (0)1223 767600 PhD, Educational Foundations and Inquiry, University of South Carolina Graduate Certificate, Qualitative Research, University of South Carolina MA, African History, University of Rochester BA, Religion and History, Nebraska Wesleyan University Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) American Educational Research Association (AERA) British Association for International and Comparative Education (BAICE) African Studies Association (ASA) Noella Binda Niati is an Assistant Professor of Education and International Development.

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Conference Venue:

DMB: Rooms located in the Donald McIntyre Building, which is the primary site for the conference and the faculty.

MAB: Rooms located in Mary Allen Building, which is in Homerton College grounds.

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5th June: Panels, Sessions and Workshops

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5th June: Panels, Sessions and Workshops

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Faculty of Education (Donald McIntyre Building) | AccessAble

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Faculty of Education (Donald McIntyre Building) | AccessAble

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Disabled Accessibility Guide for Faculty of Education (Donald McIntyre Building) in University of Cambridge providing accessible disability and wheelchair friendly information

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Access Issues

General Information

This map of the campus shows that the Faculty of Education comprises of four buildings:

Donald McIntyre Building (DMB)

Mary Allan Building (MAB),

Trumpington House (TH)

Science Education Centre (SEC)

All of the buildings are fully accessible, with the exception of TH which is an older building and can prove difficult to access, but does not need to be used if there is a problem. The site is fairly large, but paths between buildings are good.

Smoking

The Faculty of Education is a no smoking site.

Medical facilities

There are First Aid kits in each of the Faculty's buildings and a point of contact at DMB reception.

Emergency procedures

Evacuation chairs have been fitted (DMB and MAB only), with designated and trained fire wardens. There are refuge points on all stairwells. Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans are drawn up where necessary.

Physical Access

Entrances

There is level access to DMB, through automatic doors. There is a push-button automatic exit. The MAB also has level access, through automatic doors. TH has a stepped entrance. SEC has level access.

Number of floors

There are four floors in the DMB, including ground floor. The MAB has three floors. TH has two floors in use. SEC is on one level (ground floor).

Lifts and stairs

There are lifts to all floors in both the DMB and the MAB. Staircases all have continuous handrails.

Lecture theatres

The Auditorium in the MAB is level and accessible, with moveable furniture and plenty of space for wheelchairs. The tiered lecture theatre in SEC has level access to the lower tier.

Seminar/teaching rooms

We have 16 teaching/meeting rooms in the DMB, all with level access from the lift. The rooms are spacious, with moveable furniture. The three teaching labs in the SEC all have level access. There is also level access to the Arts Studio in DMB.

Library

There is level access to the Library on the ground floor and a low counter at the enquiry/issue desk. The Library is staffed by a permanent team, who are very happy to assist readers, throughout opening hours. All levels are spacious and carpeted, with wide shelving and ramps to the Lower Ground Floor and the Lily Pads (upper floor). There are Managed Cluster Service computers, power points for laptops and wireless internet access (eduroam). There are two disabled toilets available, one on the lower ground floor and one on the upper level.

Computer facilities

There are three IT suites in the DMB, which are available for use when there are no classes taking place. wireless internet access (eduroam) is available throughout the majority of the DMB, the SEC and TH. MAB also has eduroam available.

Toilets

There are disabled toilets on every floor of DMB and MAB, and two disabled toilets in the library.

Common rooms

The cafeteria in DMB is run by Origin8, serving tea and coffee, snacks and light lunches. There is a ramp leading down to the cafeteria, which is on a slightly lower level.

Other

The garden is level and accessible, with even paving on the paths, good lighting, and some benches.

Information for visitors with visual impairments

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs are welcome.

Computer facilities

We do not have any special hardware or software for visually impaired users. However, these could be acquired if necessary.

Large print, Braille and audio

With advance notice large print information can be provided, on coloured paper if necessary. Our AV Support Service will process these requests.

Library and magnification equipment

The library is north facing and study spaces on the lower ground floor bench enjoy lots of natural light. There are lights above each bay of shelving and the library is well lit. The library signage is clear and large and staff are always happy to help readers locate the information they need. There are two photocopiers available, one on the lower ground floor and one on Lily Pad 2. Other facilities could be acquired if needed.

Signs and wayfinding

The signage in and around the DMB is mostly white-on-grey. Advice from the RNIB was followed when the signs were installed. There is adequate signage around the site itself and MAB.

Other

The Faculty buildings have adequate internal and external lighting, including lit paths, car parks and grounds.

Information for visitors with hearing impairments

Induction loops

Induction loops have been installed at the reception desk in the DMB, classrooms GS4 and GS5 and the reception area in MAB.

Other

The fire alarm could be adapted for use with a pager if required.

The DMB is large and open plan, with a walkway through the middle of the building known as "the Street". Sound travels, but measures have been taken to minimise this.

Specific Learning Difficulties and Mental Health Issues

Discuss your individual needs with the Faculty Disability Liaison Officer, Vicki Crook vc268@cam.ac.uk, who will liaise with the Disability Resource Centre.

Special arrangements can be made with the Faculty library for students with Specific Learning Difficulties or any other special needs.

Location, transport and parking

The Faculty of Education is located at 184 Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 8PQ and is approximately two miles from the City Centre, next door to Homerton College with whom we share some Facilities. We are also approximately one mile from Addenbrooke's Hospital.

Disability parking spaces

This campus map shows that the Faculty of Education currently uses three car parks, one at MAB (entrance on Hills Road, the DMB car park (entrance via Harrison Drive) and TH car park (entrance on Hills Road). The DMB has six designated disabled bays in its car park. There are also two bays outside TH and two bays at the MAB.

For further transport information and to obtain a disabled parking permit please use how to reach us.

Local services

There are several convenience stores and three Express Supermarkets in the vicinity. In addition there is an entertainment park, including fully accessible cinema, bowling alley, nightclub and several restaurants, on the corner of Hills Road and Cherry Hinton Road.

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Access, Impairment Assistance, Local Facilities

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This map of the campus shows that the Faculty of Education comprises of four buildings: Donald McIntyre Building (DMB) Mary Allan Building (MAB), Trumpington House (TH) Science Education Centre (SEC) All of the buildings are fully accessible, with the exception of TH which is an older building and can prove difficult to access, but does not need to be used if there is a problem.

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6th June, 2-4 pm: The Surprising Secrets of Powerful Presentations

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6th June, 2-4 pm: The Surprising Secrets of Powerful Presentations

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We are excited to host an engaging session with Simon Hall, Course Leader in Compelling Communication Skills at the University of Cambridge.

About the Session

Do you want to become that public speaker and presenter who everyone admires? This high-energy, highly-interactive workshop will show you how. From the best (and worst) way to begin a presentation, to using your voice with vitality, to TED talk top level tricks, we’ll explore all you need to strut your speaking stuff with substance and style.

Bio

Simon Hall created and leads an award-winning course in public speaking, storytelling and writing skills at the University of Cambridge. Consistently rated world-class by learners, Compelling Communication Skills, won a prestigious gold at the Learning Technologies Awards, the Oscars of the industry.

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Simon Hall - University of Cambridge | LinkedIn

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Course creator/leader, Compelling Communication Skills, University of Cambridge… · Experience: University of Cambridge · Location: Cambridge · 500+ connections on LinkedIn. View Simon Hall’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members.

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Kaleidoscope 2025 : Faculty of Education

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6th June, 4.30-5.30 pm: Closing Ceremony and Live Music 

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6th June, 4.30-5.30 pm: Closing Ceremony and Live Music 

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Join us to close the conference with music and joy to inspire us and continue the transformative work and the meaningful networks we have forged.

Socials:

https://www.instagram.com/mon.keyshanti/

https://www.youtube.com/@monkeyshantimusic

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557206092348

About Monkey Shanti

Swinging from one style of music to another, South Asian fusion band Monkey Shanti breaks the language and genre mould with their eclectic mashups, covers and originals. Their performance is a celebration of diversity, unity and the timeless power of music harmoniously blending regional folk and pop music in various languages from across South Asia with genres like indie, folk, pop and rock from the global north that resonates with one and all.

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These rooms are available throughout the conference as spaces to engage/disengage.

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Kaleidoscope Conference, 05-06 June 2025 | University of Cambridge

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Learning to Transform – Imagining Radical Possibilities in Education Kaleidoscope is an annual two-day conference hosted by research students at the