Online
Members onlyIn this event Dr Syra Shakir will give an overview of racialised student experiences in higher education, focusing on key insights, structural inequalities and priorities for equity across different ethnic groups.
online 14:00-15:30
Members onlyThis Working group meeting will focus on working with primary schools and primary aged students. Silje Andersen, Imperial College London will be talking about supporting transition from primary to secondary school. This will be followed by Dr Wendy Sadler who will be discussing effective ways to challenge stereotypes.
Online 10.00 - 11.30
Members onlyThe focus of this Student Carers' Working Group meeting will be the evidence, findings and recommendations from the national APPG inquiry into removing barriers to higher education, employment and training for young and young adult carers
Hybrid
There is a call for greater rigour and transparency in evaluation for widening participation and equity initiatives but external scrutiny does not automatically translate into better practice. Peer Evaluation provides opportunities for external feedback and objectivity from colleagues with similar challenges and expertise. Supported by a carefully designed curriculum, resources and expert team, participation in the course benefits both individuals and organisations.
Online
Members onlyThese workshops support NERUPI members in sharing and disseminating their research and evaluation around their vital work in WP and social justice. Participants will have the opportunity to publish their work in a special edition of Perspectives: Policy and Practice in Higher Education. This workshop session is only open to participants who have already submitted abstracts and have been attending the workshop series.
London South Bank University, 103 Borough Road, London SE1 OAA - in person
Members onlyNERUPI Degree Awarding Gaps Conference 2026, an in-person event exploring persistent disparities in higher education outcomes and practical approaches to achieving equity.
Aston University
This cross-sectoral conference will bring together education, employers and third sector organisations to explore collaborative approaches to redress inequalities in provision and more effectively support currently underserved young people to progress to meaningful employment. Open to non-members