EDUCATION INCLUSION EMBEDDED


Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) remain central to everything we do. University staff and students together form groups to take forward key themes around this. Frameworks, resources, toolkits and masterclasses were researched and created.


The Inclusive Curriculum Community of Practice, which was launched in 2020 under the name EDI in the Curriculum, has mental health, diversity and pedagogy (learning, teaching and assessment) as its main themes. It provides a strong foundation for our ambition that everyone here works together to embrace diversity and maximise inclusion. The Community of Practice will run initially until 2025, with ongoing evaluation to assess its impact and inform priorities to 2030.


Inclusive Curriculum has several objectives, including: — Creating a framework, diversity impact assessments and a toolkit, with an emphasis on pedagogy and practice, assessment, feedback and personal tutoring


— Gaining an understanding of the curricular experience of different student groups, with a focus on those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, who are lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer, intersex, ace and aro (LGBTQIA+), have disabilities or have experienced mental ill health issues. Crucially, the Community of Practice intends to increase satisfaction and a sense of belonging for students in general and these groups in particular


— Improving positive role modelling and raising awareness of EDI among students and staff


— Reducing the non-continuation gap between Asian and white students and those of black, mixed or other ethnic backgrounds


— Narrowing the non-continuation gap between students entering university with A levels and those with BTECs


The University provides an inclusive, supportive environment where students can thrive, be their best and prepare fully for professional life.


As a University community, we are serious about our learning and are committed to improving the education and overall experience of our students. The Middlesex curriculum and pedagogic approach are inclusive, practice based, and have the learner – and their strengths – at their heart. This year, we have personalised the learning experience further to improve access and outcomes. Technology has been harnessed to create an active digital learning environment where staff and students co-create and build communities within and beyond our University.


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— Closing the gap in good honours awards between white and black students.


The last four of these points are embedded in our Access and Participation Plan, more information on which is available on page 58.


An EDI Steering Group, which oversees Inclusive Curriculum, and a Working Group, which takes the work forward, were set up to ensure a University-wide approach. Both groups include representatives from Middlesex University Students’ Union (MDXSU), academic and professional services and our international campuses. The Steering Group is working in line with the priorities of the Learning and Teaching Committee and the University and MDXSU Partnership Agreement. The Working Group is also advised by a student insight group. While it seeks to meet targets in the Access and Participation Plan, the Working Group recognises that some of these targets can and should be exceeded.


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