Beyond Self-Doubt: Reframing Impostor Syndrome in Academic Settings

The event is a one-off interactive session that offers a safe and inclusive space for students in the School of Health in Social Science to pause and reflect on feelings of self-doubt and not belonging that many experience in academic life. Rather than viewing these feelings as personal failings, the session will explore how broader structural and social factors shape these experiences.

The session will consist of a short seminar introducing key ideas around impostor syndrome, followed by an interactive workshop where participants can engage in guided reflection and small-group discussion. Participants will be encouraged to share perspectives, reflect on their own experiences, and explore practical ways to rethink and challenge self-doubt. The session aims to create a safe and inclusive environment, and participation in discussions will be entirely voluntary.

In addition, the session aims to co-produce a collective recommendation board that can inform future Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) conversations and initiatives within the School.

Refreshments will be provided during the session, including vegetarian-friendly options. 

This session has been funded by the School's EDI grants.