REACH (Researching Experience and ACHievement of Black and Minority Ethnic students

The Higher Education Academy and Bishop Grosseteste University College Lincoln would like to invite you to the above research seminar, which is part of Research Seminar Series 2009: Access and Success for All.  Details of the Series are available at: www.heacademy.ac.uk/ourwork/learning/national_research_seminar
 
Details of the above seminar including abstract, speakers and bookings are available at: www.heacademy.ac.uk/resources/detail/RSS_BishopGrosseteste_150909
 

Programme

From 1pm: Registration, lunch and networking
 
2pm: Welcome and introduction to the REACH project
Joy Clews, Vice Principal (External Affairs)
 
2.10pm: Understanding the cultural challenges and conflicts faced by students from minority groups at BG.  Presentation of case study accounts and BG’s practical response to the research findings
Claire Taylor, Head of Learning and Teaching
Phil Davis, Head of Student Support
 
2.50pm: Tea
 
3.10pm: Discussion around the issues pertinent to Black and Minority Ethnic students in a small HEI such as BG and the potential applications of the case study findings to other institutions
 
3.45pm: Plenary
 
30 free places are available on a first-come, first-served basis. To book a place, please email Emma Brice at mailto:e.a.brice@bishopg.ac.uk directly.