Abstract
This brief considers how small and specialist higher education providers in England have approached creating an inclusive learning community, particularly focusing on ethnically diverse students. It notes that sector efforts are surrounded by controversy and sometimes viewed by politicians or the media as either misunderstood, deliberately positioned as “wokery” or against the principles of free speech. Yet there is substantial evidence and a regulatory requirement to improve the student experience and outcomes of diverse students. Through the models of anti-racism and allyship, GuildHE has created a package of support for small and specialist institutions to navigate the complexities of institutional change. This brief provides examples of how our members have made positive steps to become more inclusive, thoughtful, knowledgeable and impactful and provides recommendations to government, HEIs and individuals to continue to improve experiences and outcomes for students.
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Citation
Wicklow, K. (2023), "Small and specialist university approach to equality and diversity – the GuildHE anti-racism project", Emerald Open Research, Vol. 1 No. 13. https://doi.org/10.1108/EOR-13-2023-0019
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:Emerald Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2023 Wicklow, K.
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