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JMS Annual Conference 2025

Our third Annual Conference will take place on 25-26 June 2025 in the James McCune Smith Lecture Theatre.

Drawing inspiration from Afro-futurism and the rich traditions of Black speculative thought, this year's Conference will spotlight histories, ideas and possibilities that have long been pushed to the margins but remain central to reimagining what lies ahead. The theme this year is From the Fringe to the Future: Reimagining Our Narratives of Tomorrow.

The Conference seeks to provide a much-needed platform for Black academics to address and highlight their distinct experiences in navigating Higher Education, considering individual nuance and experience.

A full schedule and brochure will be circulated in due course outlining the programme of student research, social gatherings, panel discussions and more.

We look forward to welcoming you there!