“HRM and Social Justice: Advancing the Agenda via Research and Practice”

INVITATION TO THE OXFORD BROOKES BUSINESS SCHOOL 14TH HRM RESEARCH AND ALUMNI CONFERENCE

We are delighted to invite you to the 14th OBBS HRM Research and Alumni Conference, hosted on campus at Oxford Brookes Business School on Saturday 7 November 2026 (10:00 AM – 3:30 PM).

This year’s event focuses on a critical and timely theme: "HRM and Social Justice: Advancing the Agenda via Research and Practice." Join us as we bring together researchers, practitioners, and alumni to explore how human resource management can drive meaningful social change and equity in the workplace.

Conference Overview

This conference explores the complex relationship between Human Resource Management and social justice in the workplace. While HR has the potential to drive fairness, inclusion, and equality, organisational policies and structures can also reinforce inequalities or create resistance to change. The conference will examine these ongoing challenges alongside pressing modern issues, including environmental sustainability and workplace artificial intelligence.

The programme features two academic keynotes, presentations from current postgraduate HRM students showcasing findings from their dissertation research, and a panel discussion involving participants from academia, industry, and HR practitioners sharing how these issues play out on the ground.

The event is designed for students looking to engage with contemporary HR debates, as well as practitioners, alumni, and academics wanting to reconnect and build connections across the broader HRM community.

Registration & Event Information

This is a free event and lunch will be provided. Space is limited, so please secure your spot early.

Registration Deadline: For catering purposes, we would be grateful if you could register as soon as possible and by 25 October 2026 at the latest.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to:

Dr Birgit den Outer: b.den-outer@brookes.ac.uk

Dr Audrey Harroche: aharroche@brookes.ac.uk

Many thanks and best wishes,

Audrey and Birgit

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