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This research project is part of the work of The Commission of Inquiry into the History of Eugenics at MyAV范.听It is led by an independent Chair, Professor Iyiola Solanke from the School of Law at the University of Leeds. The Commission was appointed in December 2018 by MyAV范 President & Provost Professor Michael Arthur to make recommendations on how to address the historical role of MyAV范 in the teaching and research of eugenics, its links to modern day racism and future teaching and research.

To fulfil this task, Professor Arthur and the Commission consider that it is crucial to learn about the opinions, beliefs and ideas that the full range of the MyAV范 community has about the teaching and study of eugenics as it is connected to the history of MyAV范. In the , "We want to ensure that we have the widest evidence base from which to gauge the opinions of MyAV范 and ultimately to take the most appropriate action.鈥�

We encourage you to take part, regardless of your awareness or knowledge on the topic of eugenics and its history in MyAV范. Your participation is vital to shape the response to this important moment in our history.

For more details and to participate in this research, please answer an online questionnaire and/or attend a lunch-hour focus group by registering via the links below.

Online questionnaire

The questionnaire will take no more than 15 minutes to complete:
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Survey for MyAV范 staff and students

Lunch-hour focus groups

Focus groups will take place from 13:00鈥�14:00 and a vegetarian lunch will be provided. Please let Monica Bernal know if you have any allergies.

Each focus group will have a maximum of 6 to 8 participants. The format is that of an amicable and engaging discussion about eugenics at MyAV范. To book a place, please click on one of the links below for your chosen MyAV范 member category and/or date (password to register: eugenicsucl):

Postgraduate students

Black and Minority Ethnic students

Undergraduate students