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23 Sep 2021: This section of the Mind the Gap Toolkit sets out a summary of the evidence on identified disparities in student attainment, and points to further sources of information.

8 Nov 2021: All are welcome! This week, join Dr Misato Sato (Assistant Professorial Research Fellow, Grantham Research Institute, London School of Economic and Political Science) in discussing 'Carbon pricing compensation and competitiveness: Lessons

5 Mar 2021: New functionality now exists within X5 that notifies users of messages/announcements when they log on to the system. The number of announcements is indicated by the bell in the header information next to workflow tasks notifications. A screen shot

14 Oct 2021: Would you like the opportunity to contribute to University-level strategic projects? We are currently seeking students for two initiatives with differing levels of input needed. First is the APP Participatory Action Research Project, for which we

15 Sep 2021: This project explored examples of existing peer learning and support to be found across Cambridge, and looked at which are most effective in supporting students' mental health and academic performance.

24 Sep 2021: The previous sections provided guidance on relevant and available data to identify whether awarding gaps exist, and possible explanations for them. This third and final section presents some ideas about what might work to address awarding gaps.

15 Sep 2021: Anticipating potential triggers We recognise that it is impossible to anticipate every possible trigger for every possible disabled student. Psychiatrically, many individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder can be triggered by seemingly

16 Sep 2021: The Black Advisory Hub was launched in May 2021 to help build a diverse and inclusive community for all students and staff at the University, as part of institutional action to improve the outcomes of Black students at Cambridge.

11 Aug 2021: Trinity College's efforts to support transition to university and academic skills development in the pandemic Like several Cambridge Colleges, Trinity offers academic skills development to students.

3 Feb 2021: and trade unions, to campaign together for action on economic and social inequality.

19 Mar 2021: The Researchfish submission for 2021 has now closed for the main funders and we would like to thank all researchers, administrative staff and node administrators for playing their part in the submission process this year. We recognise that due to

22 Feb 2021: Registration is now open for the Cambridge Teaching Forum 2021, which will be held online on Monday 19 April.

15 Sep 2021: This project explored staff and student understandings of the role and value of content notes in helping students to engage with their study materials without risk to their mental health.

27 Sep 2021: We will add more examples as we identify them. If you have, or are aware of, examples of effective practice to address awarding gaps through inclusive curriculum design, teaching, learning or

12 Aug 2021: Inbuilt provision Where a Faculty or Department has their own established alternative methods of presenting information to students, for example using Moodle, it may be appropriate to build content note provision into the system.

21 Jun 2021: Assisting the regeneration of tropical forests is a key nature-based solution to halt and reverse biodiversity loss, mitigate climate change, improve water resources and bring direct socio-economic benefits to

29 Jan 2021: Due to internal delays in the preparation and submission of the University’s Annual Financial Return to the Office for Students (OfS), approval and submission of the TRAC Return has been delayed. Therefore, fEC rates will not be updated on X5 for

25 Jan 2021: The University has launched a new Technology-Enabled Learning Service, to assist staff in the design and delivery of excellent teaching and learning. The Service will, in the first instance, focus on supporting staff in the transition to greater

15 Sep 2021: This project explored the perceived value of 'Double Time' (Extension to Period of Study) to disabled students with mental health conditions.

23 Sep 2021: National / sector-wide Reducing awarding gaps across the Higher Education sector The Office for Students requires all higher education institutions to submit Access and Participation Plans, and has ambitious targets to reduce awarding gaps across

15 Sep 2021: The Equality Act The Equality Act 2010 serves as a legal provision protecting those with 'protected characteristics' from direct and indirect discrimination.

3 Feb 2021: American Studies Association (ASA), and a Senior Fellow at the UWM Center for Economic Development.

15 Sep 2021: This project explored the assumption that STEMM subjects are less likely to have an awarding gap for Black British students than Arts or Humanities subjects.

13 Dec 2021: We are pleased to open registration for the third Diversifying Assessment Forum in 2022.

24 Sep 2021: The principle underpinning an inclusive curriculum, including assessment, is that it provides an accessible, engaging and relevant learning experience for all students, maximising retention and progression, while reflecting the needs of

21 May 2021: Academics and research support staff can find details of the ERC Advanced Grant Call on the ROO website including the recording and slides from the recent UKRO information webinar series. The ERC Advanced Grant call is aimed at established research

15 Sep 2021: The purpose of content notes The purpose of content notes is often misunderstood or misrepresented. Content notes provide advance information about the content of material: this affords autonomy in how an individual chooses to approach and tackle

15 Sep 2021: How much choice should be given for students / supervisors to discuss and explore non-white-centric material and ideas, and how much should be designed-in as core to the ... Contrary to what has often been assumed, previous efforts to "decolonise the

23 Sep 2021: These tools have been designed to prompt reflection by course teams and individual teaching staff on good practice and inclusion in curriculum design, assessment, teaching practices, learning environment and staff engagement.

29 Apr 2021: A range of materials from the Cambridge Teaching Forum 2021 are now available for members of the University on the Materials page (Raven access required). These include recordings of most sessions and slides from all, as well as a transcript of the

12 Feb 2021: As part of the X5 Upgrade project, a SharePoint site was launched that contains the new X5 User Guide. This can also be accessed directly from the X5 tool by clicking on any of the "question mark" icons within the system.

15 Sep 2021: This project explored how disabled students with mental health conditions who also have co-occuring neurodiverse conditions might be identified and supported through enhanced diagnosis and screening.

26 Jul 2021: Terrestrial. Each theme will be explored from a research, policy and industry perspective, facilitating dialogue from a wide range of disciplines, including engineering, environmental science and management, social sciences, and economics

15 Feb 2021: We are pleased to open registration for the Diversifying Assessment Forum 2021 after the success of the inaugural event last year.

23 Apr 2021: When the Research Office activates an award on CUFS, we would like to remind Departments to check that the award has been set up as expected. If there are any discrepancies, please contact your Research Support Advisor as soon as possible so that we

27 Sep 2021: Over the last few years the University has worked on several initiatives hoped to reduce our existing awarding gaps, such as: Pursuing participatory action research into the experiences of students Exploring the impact of assessment design and

15 Sep 2021: Minoritised students As well as students with mental health conditions, we believe that content notes can play a crucial role in helping to level the playing field for minoritised students of all kinds, as part of the University's commitment to

15 Sep 2021: This project explored common understandings of intermission and extension to period of study ('double time') to consider their effectiveness as options to support the wellbeing and academic performance of students with mental health conditions.

27 Sep 2021: Review curriculum, teaching and learning practices. Assess the extent to which the curriculum and teaching practices impact on racially minoritised and disabled students’ achievement and whether there is sufficient acknowledgement and

5 Nov 2021: Over the coming months, there will be a high volume of financial reports that are due to the European Commission. In order for us to meet the deadlines set out by the EC, we would like to remind Departments of the need to ensure all eligible costs

5 May 2021: Applications are now open for the Teaching Associates' Programme running over the 2021-22 academic year.

4 Jun 2021: The loss of ecosystems driven by humans is changing the nature and character of India, culturally, and even in terms of socio-economic parameters.

15 Sep 2021: This project explored what assessment methods, conditions and instructions are provided to students in different courses, and what examples there are of good practice with regard to student mental health.

23 Sep 2021: The following tables summarise the data sources that are available to help course coordinators, Departments and/or relevant committees or working group identify the awarding gaps in their particular contexts.

10 Dec 2021: The University subscribes to Research Professional, giving all members of staff unlimited access to information about current, past, and upcoming funding opportunities. Take a look at the Funding Know How section which offers guidance on developing

15 Sep 2021: Universal design The Accessibility & Disability Resource Centre, General Board and Cambridge Centre for Teaching & Learning are working in collaboration at present on the promotion of 'universal design for learning', facilitating a move away from

30 Apr 2021: The deadline for applications to the Technology-Enabled Learning Prizes has been extended to Friday 14 May.

15 Sep 2021: This project explored disabled students' perceptions of the value of more diverse assessments methods for their academic performance and wellbeing.

30 Sep 2021: Next: The hidden curriculum.

17 Aug 2021: Dr Matthew Agarwala will discuss the wealth paradigm, links to biodiversity and the pandemic, and using the wealth economy as the basis of our economic recovery.