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15 Sep 2021: Specific outputs that have come out of Cambridge's Action & Participation Plan: Participatory Action Research Project.

15 Sep 2021: This project explored the extent to which Black British students felt adequately supported by mentors or mentoring networks at Cambridge.

16 Sep 2021: Inclusive Teaching & Learning: Disabled Students An interactive online course designed to help staff develop an understanding of best practice in the design and delivery of inclusive teaching and learning, with a specific focus on how the practical

15 Sep 2021: Common themes In order for students to utilise content notes in the most effective way, they should be specific and clearly refer to the nature of the content being discussed, read or presented.

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

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: This project explored the concept of 'Cambridge Time' and how it might penalise or impact disabled students with mental health conditions.

23 Sep 2021: Course / Tripos data Given the current focus on the awarding gaps by ethnicity and disability groups, it is understandable that individual courses might want to examine their performance in those areas and assess their contribution to the overall

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.

15 Sep 2021: This project explored whether Black British students and staff at Cambridge would benefit from a centralised source of advice and educational support, such as an Advisory Hub.

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.

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.

15 Sep 2021: There are a wide variety of ways to implement content notes, and some may be more or less appropriate depending on course structure and content, teaching style, material format, etc. Below are descriptions of some practices which may be appropriate,

24 Sep 2021: The APP Participatory Action Research Project has worked with students from the groups most impacted by awarding gaps at Cambridge, in order to more fully understand the barriers that arise in relation to teaching and learning.

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: Whilst the awarding gaps were identified through analysis of the available relevant statistical data, it was unclear why these gaps occurred.

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

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.

23 Sep 2021: The awarding gaps for both of Cambridge's target student groups decreased between 2018-19 and 2019-20; in the case of Black students it nearly halved within just one year of the pandemic.

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.

15 Sep 2021: broader blended curriculum.

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.

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

27 Sep 2021: By being clear about expectations, many issues related to the ‘hidden curriculum’ will be bypassed.

23 Sep 2021: What are Cambridge's awarding gaps? The attainment measure used by the Office for Students (OfS) is the proportion of students achieving good honours (1st or 2:I degree class) compared to lower degree classes.

27 Sep 2021: Student engagement and belonging through their learning are integral to student success. In order to ensure that all students are engaged and feel like they belong, an inclusive learning approach can be employed to improve the experience and

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

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.

15 Sep 2021: This project explored whether and how the language used in discussions about race at Cambridge - in teaching and other contexts - impacts the academic performance of Black British students.

27 Sep 2021: While students are commonly engaged in course evaluations and in departmental committees, it is becoming more common for institutions to go beyond these opportunities to engage with the student voice and recruit students as partners in projects to

27 Sep 2021: Inclusive approaches are important both inside and outside the classroom environment, where both physical and psychological factors can impact students’ sense of belonging and academic performance.

15 Sep 2021: This project explored how the first-year transition might contribute to eventual awarding gaps for Black British students at Cambridge, looking especially at potential differences between STEM subjects and arts & humanities subjects.

17 Sep 2021: Researchers who receive US federal funding for a research project are reminded that if you need to travel by plane, flights must be booked using an American flag carrier, or a flag carrier from a country with an Open Skies Agreement with the US.

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.

15 Sep 2021: This project explored whether the supervision system currently meets the educational needs of Black British students sufficiently, ensuring their best chance for success.

15 Sep 2021: This project explored how the experiences and challenges of supervisions and supervision work differ between students with and without mental health problems.

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

22 Sep 2021: We are delighted to welcome prospective applicants to the College, including as part of the University's Open Days and Events programme. If you would like to visit the College at

16 Sep 2021: curriculum design, feedback and assessment, and expand your knowledge and practice through introductions to higher education research.

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

14 Sep 2021: The economic case for digital transformation has been proven, our research has shown that every £1 invested in Information Management could generate cost savings of £6.90 - £7.40 over time.

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.

13 Sep 2021: Julian has also spoken recently on polar environmental change at the World Economic Forum in Davos and represented the UK at a White House meeting on the Arctic.

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

15 Sep 2021: What is post-traumatic stress disorder? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder which develops after the experience of one or more traumatic events; those which pose or are perceived to pose serious threat to life, health or

24 Sep 2021: Alicia holds a degree in economics and a postgraduate degree in social policy and planning in developing countries. ... Her work revolves around social innovation and intergenerational dialogue on sustainability as well as socio-economic issues.

16 Sep 2021: On Friday 17 September 2021, Ms Dorothy Byrne was admitted as President of Murray Edwards College. Dorothy is the sixth President to lead the College since its foundation in 1954. Prior to joining

20 Sep 2021: Centre, Associate Fellow of Chatham House, and Senior Research Associate at the University of Oxford’s Global Economic Governance Programme. ... James Vause, Lead Economist at UNEP-WCMC. He recently co-authored the Trade and the Biosphere chapter for

17 Sep 2021: Search site. Research Operations Office. Research Operations Office Bulletin - Issue 276. Published on 17 September 2021. The Principal Investigator Programme has been developed to help researchers with their responsibilities of managing a grant.

21 Sep 2021: income and organisation of one of the most cited but least researched groups in economic, social, or construction history. ... Stephenson covers this from an economic historian’s perspective in some detail [15].