Inclusive Cultures: What experiences give students a sense of belonging or exclusion?

In this episode, Rachel Hunt, a lecturer in Geohumanities, Clare Barnes, an Interdisciplinary Lecturer in Sustainable Livelihoods and Gabrielle King, a research assistant in Geosciences and supporter of widening participation, introduce their research on inclusive culture within the School of Geosciences. This episode accompanies our July-August ‘Hot Topic’: “Lessons from the Learning and Teaching Conference 2021“. Which experiences leave students feeling like they belong, and which leave them feeling excluded? Rachel, Claire, and Gabrielle's ongoing research involves asking students to reflect on moments of inclusion and exclusion, aiming to better understand and improve widening participation interventions.  In their presentation, they stitch together student testimonials to provide their data in narrative form, allowing the listener to hear stories of belonging and exclusion throughout the university experience.  These stories can help us better understand student belonging, making this episode an essential listen for anyone in the teaching and learning environment.  Timestamps: 2:03 - Eric's episode-specific introduction  5:40 - Beginning of student testimonials in narrative form 12:35 - Rachel, Claire and Gabriel's recommendations on widening participation from their research Music featured is Longest Year by Scott Holmes Music, and otherwise provided by Tunesounds.