ICARE for Social Justice

Summer Summit Conference 2024 (#ICARE4Justice)

July 6th-13th · University of Nottingham, England

The Intersectional and Comparative Advancement of Racial Equity for Social Justice

The purpose of the Global Summer Summit is to bring together a group of transnational critical scholar-practitioners to analyze, assess and design important considerations for establishing a global strategy and framework for advancing equity for racially and ethnically minoritized communities in education research, praxis and policy. Participants in the summit will have the opportunity to share best practices with each other as they present their diversity and inclusion research related to the promotion of access and equity for racially and ethnically minoritized communities in higher education. Participants will also have the opportunity to cultivate global frameworks centered on racial equity.

The overall plan is for this summit to result in several conference deliverables to disseminate the global framework cultivated including a podcast series, a white paper outlining the framework, a transnational grant, symposia panels, and a special research journal issue. The Intersectional and Comparative Advancement of Racial Equity for Social Justice is a program designed to advance graduate students, faculty, policy makers and community organizers interested in global issues related to racial equity, intersectionality, social justice, decoloniality and anti-colonialism.

Preparing to Depart:

Passports & Visas

Passport: Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 month after the date of your return. 

Non-U.S Passport Holder: Please refer to your country of origin for information on passports. 

Visa:

Booking Your Flight

Airport to fly into:

The closest airport to the conference is: Hartford Bradley International Airport (BDL): https://bradleyairport.com/. 

Larger airports that might have more arrival options include:

    See below for airport transportation options.

    Money & Banking

    Currency in the United States: U.S. Dollar 

    • Learning the exchange rate before departing is very important. 
    • If you intend to use your personal credit and debit card while in the United States, please make sure to notify your bank. It is important to learn about all the transaction fees that you might incur while abroad. Some credit cards have better fees than others. 
    • Do not bring too much cash or exchange cash at the airport due to high fees.
    • Make copies/scan/photos of your ATM/Credit Cards
    • Know how to report your card stolen (find out your card company’s process ahead of time)

        Packing Tips

        • Pack a day bag or a little backpack is a must for sightseeing
        • Leave expensive or irreplaceable items (heirlooms, jewelry, high-end electronics, etc.) at home
        • Do not over pack. 
        • Many international electricity and plug-ins are different than in the U.S.;  you will need an adapter and converter in order for your plug-ins to work. Both items can be purchased before leaving. 
        • Luggage weight restrictions vary on each airline. Make sure you check the airline’s website for international restrictions. They will ask you to pay extra if you go over or they may ask you to remove things
        • Pack in your carry-on:
          • Physical Passport, Copy of your passport
          • Medications (in original containers)
          • Electronics - i.e. Laptop, camera
          • A few toiletries – i.e. toothbrush, and change of clothes in case luggage is lost

                     

                    Getting to Nottingham:

                    While in Nottingham

                    Passport: Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 month after the date of your return. 

                    Non-U.S Passport Holder: Please refer to your country of origin for information on passports. 

                    Visa: