Are you concerned about the growing evidence of racist targeting of people perceived to belong to ethnic minority communities in Northern Ireland?

 If so, the Ulster People's College is offering a free 2 day course entitled 'Race and Ethnicity' which is accredited by the Open College Network. 

The course will take place on Friday 10 and 17 August between 10am and 4pm at the Ulster People's College, 1 Lower Cresent, Belfast.   Anyone who is interested in these issues is welcome to register.

 Topics covered include:

• The origins of the notion of 'race'

• What are 'refugees', 'asylum-seekers' and 'migrant workers'

• What are the issues for 'newcomers' as well as 'host communities'

For further information or to register please contact Tracey Loughens on (028) 9033 0131 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Places are limited so please register by Wednesday 8 August 2007.