The People & Places mini-conference is a four day, online conference curated by the Understanding Society team. Each day of the conference focuses on a particular theme. The mini-conference is free to attend, but advance registration is required. You can attend on just one day, or come for the whole conference.
Programme
Our keynote speaker for today, Professor Yaojun Li, has unfortunately had to cancel his presentation due to ill health.
Please note that the afternoon now starts at the later time of 14.00.
14.00 – 14.05: WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS
Chair: Dr Alita Nandi (Understanding Society, University of Essex)
14.05 – 14.25 Using Multilevel Structural Equation Modelling to assess the pathways between ethnic density and mental health for minority ethnic groups in England
Natalie Bennett (University of Sheffield / Newcastle University)
14.25 – 14.45 Trends in ethnic intermarriage in the UK
Professor Alexey Bessudnov (University of Exeter)
14.45 – 15.00 BREAK
15.00 – 15.20 Home, neighbourhood, school or all three: What determines achievement of tertiary education among the Russian-speaking minority in Tallinn Urban Region, Estonia?
David Knapp (University of Tartu, Estonia)
15.20 – 15.40 Does long-term exposure to air pollution vary by ethnicity in England and Wales?
Vasileios Antonopoulos (Race Disparity Unit Cabinet Office)
15.40 – 15.55 Q&A FOR PRESENTERS
15.55 – 16.00 CLOSING REMARKS
