Workshops: Decolonising the Curriculum (Tobey Ahamed-Barke), Reasonable Adjustments at Sussex: Policy and Practice led by Graeme Pedlingham and From Bystander to Upstander led by Dr. Özden Melis Uluğ. Across three sessions—on decolonising the curriculum, the evolving Reasonable Adjustments policy, and…
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Inclusivity Week | Monday 31st March 2025
Workshops: Reading and Note-Making with AI (Martin Brown) and Designing Inclusive Learning Activities (Brena Collyer de Aguiar & Alice Taylor) The sun was shining on the first day of Inclusivity Week—a fitting backdrop to a day that centred student voice,…
Tagged with: Artificial intelligence (AI), Inclusive and student-centred, inclusivity, Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
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Peer-Assisted Study Sessions
Dr. Eljee Javier is an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer in English Language Teaching at the University of Sussex. She is the Course Convenor for the MA in Applied Linguistics and TESOL and works extensively in transnational education and intensive…
Collaborative Note-taking in Formative Feedback
Geoffrey Makstutis is Head of the School of Design at West Dean College, one of the University of Sussex’s partner institutions. He holds degrees in architecture from the University of Michigan and the Architectural Association and a postgraduate qualification in…
Tagged with: Assessment and Feedback, curriculum design, Inclusive and student-centred
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Episode 5: Creating an autism-friendly university
The Learning Matters Podcast captures insights into, experiences of, and conversations around education at the University of Sussex. The podcast is hosted by Prof Wendy Garnham and Dr Heather Taylor. It runs monthly, and each month is centred around a particular theme. The…
Tagged with: curriculum design, Inclusive and student-centred, inclusivity, Sciences, Teaching and student engagement
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Empowering student wellbeing through mentorship and mental health awareness
Deema Sonbol is a Lecturer in Strategy and Marketing at the University of Sussex Business School. In June 2021, Deema obtained her PhD in Media and Communication from the University of Warwick, where she also worked as an Associate Tutor…
Tagged with: curriculum design, Inclusive and student-centred, inclusivity, Teaching and student engagement
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Creating safe but brave learning communities in teaching
Sensitive topics can be full of triggers. A person who is triggered cannot learn effectively. Hence, it’s important to keep a learning environment respectful so that we don’t trespass on anybody’s boundary of safety. However, controversial and sensitive topics may…
Tagged with: curriculum design, human flourishing, Inclusive and student-centred, inclusivity, Teaching and student engagement
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Decolonising the Curriculum
Tobey Ahamed-Barke is a student on the Contemporary History MA course. He is entering his second year as a Race Equity Advocate for Media, Arts and Humanities, a role which involves advocating for students of colour at Sussex and working…
Tagged with: curriculum design, decolonising the curriculum, Inclusive and student-centred, inclusivity
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Insights from the Sussex Education Festival, 2024
In July this year, 90 colleagues from across the University came together to share their experiences and insights into teaching, learning and assessment at Sussex. Over two days, both online and in person, the Education Festival covered a whole range…
Making group work inclusive
Sussex hosts a large group of international students and group work is an excellent way of sharing ideas and experiences from different parts of the world. Successful group work enhances the already rich academic material and facilitates a more holistic…
Tagged with: Assessment and Feedback, Inclusive and student-centred, inclusivity, Teaching and student engagement
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