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On February 13th 2024, Diversify Politics held an open forum event for ethnic minorities to discuss their experiences studying and participating in politics within The University of Manchester and beyond. This was then compiled into a report that covers: Key barriers to participating in politics ➡ Barriers within seminars and lectures ➡ Campus politics ➡ Socials and welcome events ➡ Politics after university Rethinking your learning experience ➡ Curriculum: readings, modules and lectures ➡ Personal experiences in seminars and lectures ➡ Career prospects and opportunities ➡ Reflections on improvements Celebrating 200 years at UoM ➡ Suggestions regarding the bicentennial celebrations Driving meaningful change ➡ Inclusivity of socials and societies ➡ Widening diversity on campus ➡ Widening participation ➡ Projects The report concluded that ethnic minority students advocate for greater diversity across university life to foster inclusivity, suggesting diverse reading lists, modules, and staff representation from the Global South. Addressing micro-aggressive language through training is deemed essential for creating an inclusive classroom environment. Further recommendations included creating more intersectional spaces on campus, providing support for international students, addressing barriers in academia and employment, and prioritizing structural issues within the university through initiatives like increased scholarships and financial support to promote diversity and community ties. Diversify Politics hopes that these recommendations will be sincerely implemented within the The University of Manchester School of Social Sciences to improve the learning experience for ethnic minority students in politics. Thank you to committee members Isabelle Shah, Maha Shaikh, Maleehah Rehman and Roshaney Aftab for writing up this extensive report. 🔗 Link to the report: https://lnkd.in/dRNccxk3
