This resource was put together by John Attridge, a PGR in the School of Literature and Languages. Resources for tackling class or income-based inequalities in higher education settings. Alliance of Working-Class Academics – https://www.workingclassacademics.com/ A network supporting faculty and students from diverse working class backgrounds. Behavioural Insights in Higher Education – https://blogs.kcl.ac.uk/behaviouralinsights/ A blog series […]
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For Black History Month, the DC have asked members of the Surrey Research Community to nominate a Black scholar who has inspired them This week Surrey Teaching Fellow and SEED member Ihinosen Jane Ovbude nominates PROFESSOR BEN CARSON “There are many Black scholars I can draw inspiration from, both male and female. However… one that […]
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October is a month that celebrates difference and raises awareness of Neurodiverse communities and Black figures in history. The Doctoral College encourages readers to explore this in an intersectional way. We thank PGR Daisy Shearer in the Neurodiversity network for sharing the following links: A helpful overview of Neurodiversity and Race: Neurodiversity: What is it […]
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For Black History Month, the DC have asked members of the Surrey Research Community to nominate a Black scholar who has inspired them. This week Postgraduate Researcher Sapphire Lally nominates CHANDA PRESCOD-WEINSTEIN. “Black people are extremely underrepresented/excluded in physics, and I cannot bring to mind or find any examples of Black researchers in quantum theory, […]
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Resources for Disability in HE Creating a Culture of Accessibility in the Sciences. This book provides insights and advice on integrating students with disabilities into the STEM fields. Each chapter features research and best practices that are interwoven with experiential narratives. Ableism in academia: where are the disabled and ill academics? This article explores some […]
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A disadvantaged background doesn’t have to be a barrier to success, so why in the 21st century does it remain a barrier? When you think of a university student, you may think of someone fresh out of school, who studies full-time, and who is able to prioritise their studies over other demands on their time. […]
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