As world leaders gather for COP27, we’ve reflected on the progress universities have made on their climate commitments since COP26 – and where we need to go further.
On 23 April, join us in London for a day of exploring where the sector is at with addressing ethnicity awarding gaps, and what the future can look like.
Dr Sal Jarvis, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Education at the University of Westminster, argues good leadership is critical in taking action on degree awarding gaps.
An attainment gap between students of different ethnicities exists at the vast majority of UK universities. Evidence suggests that these cannot be explained by a students’ background or prior qualifications. Here are what some of those students think about it.
What progress have universities made so far on ethnicity degree awarding gaps, and what more do they need to do?
You can view this publication here on our website, alongside extra video and case study content, or download it as a pdf.
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Universities support local communities in countless ways, from volunteer programmes, to advising local charities and opening up sports facilities and museums to the public. Our work helps people feel connected to their local universities and the important work they do with the community.
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Our report on universities and the climate emergency looks at the commitments universities are making, how the government can help, and what senior university leaders see as the greatest challenges.