Events and Projects

We host a variety of different events including lectures, seminars, fieldtrips, and symposiums that aim to discuss the stories of enslaved people, and educate others about historical and contemporary slavery. Our events are open to all.

Events

We also work on multiple collaborative projects throughout the year to bring together academics to develop an understanding of slavery past and present. We aim to create a base of knowledge that today’s thinkers can use to understand and tackle slavery in the present, while also focusing on reparations and decolonisation.

Tickets for events are available on our Ticket Source page. 

Upcoming Events

Modern Slavery in Australia: Lessons from the Frontline of Law, Policy, and Public Engagement
24th September 2024 (2pm)
The Arthur West Room, The University of Liverpool

Speaker: Kyla Raby, an antislavery specialist with experience as a researcher, educator, and practitioner.

Australia’s modern slavery landscape is shaped by a complex legacy, from the forced labour of penal colonies and exploitation of First Nations peoples to today’s challenges of human trafficking, forced labour, and forced marriage. Drawing on case studies from the co-authored book Modern Slavery in Australia, her applied research and experience as an antitrafficking practitioner, Kyla will discuss key gaps and challenges within this contemporary landscape. She will examine Australia’s survivor support framework, including barriers to accommodating survivors and the unique challenges faced by survivors who are parents. Given the transparency approach of the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth), which relies heavily on consumer pressure to drive change, the talk will also explore how public engagement initiatives such as the Everyday Slavery project aim to bridge the gap between research, policy, and community action. Lessons from the Australian experience will be considered in an international context, with reflections on how these insights can inform antislavery efforts in the UK and beyond.

Recent past events

Alongside our event archives, some of our past events are available to watch via our YouTube page. 

 

International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum Workshops

While ISM and MM close for refurbishment in 2025, the two museums will be continuing to offer outreach workshops for schools.

 

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