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Breaking down the barriers to Student Opportunities and Youth Social Action

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1 July 2015

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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A framework to help students’ unions and universities working together to reduce or remove barriers around student volunteering

Since the 19^thcentury students' unions have created opportunities for students to engage in social activity. This continues today, only with wider impact and more innovative approaches. But even with the ongoing efforts of students' unions, it remains the case that student activities are often restricted as a result of barriers to participation.

Developed by Universities UK and the National Union of Students and based on six quality principles:

Student-led
Socially impactful
Reflective
Embedded
Progressive
Challenging

The team

Katy Haigh

Policy Researcher

Universities UK

Dan Hurley

Policy Manager

Universities UK

Fiona Waye

Policy Manager

Universities UK

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