The Think&Act conference aims to raise awareness among students about global societal challenges. Equality and diversity are crucial for their professional and civic futures, yet these topics are often missing from academic studies. Initiated by Université Paris Cité, the Think&Act is now open to all students of the Circle U. university members! Join us online on the 10th of March! Don’t forget to register!
Join the Conversation on Global Societal Challenges
The conference will be livestreamed, and reading materials will be provided upon registration to help you prepare and dive deeper into the topics discussed. This is a great opportunity to expand your perspective and explore issues that are important for your future career.
Programme
14:00–15:00 Equality, Discrimination, and Diversity: The French Predicament
The lecture will map the historical differences between the Anglo-Saxon and French approaches to anti-discrimination policies through the discussion of such concepts as equality, universality, or affirmative action.
Speaker: Prof. Daniel Sabbagh, researcher at Sciences Po
15:30–17:00 Round Table discussion on How to Welcome Differences without Freezing Identities?
The following speakers will share their experiences in fighting discriminations by discussing the main biases underlying them, presenting the main tools and actions they develop, and the main challenges they face.
Speakers:
- Anna Troeng, specialist on EDI matters, former advisor to the Director-General for Communication at the European Parliament
- Prof. Joëlle Kivits, Vice-President in charge of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Université Paris Cité
- Dr. Fritzi-Marie Titzmann, Equality, Inclusion and Diversity Coordinator for Circle U.
