Crits and Inclusive Learning
This paper considers some of the existing academic and practitioner-led literature around crits, articulating some of the problems with inclusivity that can exist within the crit space. It also shares the testimonies of students at UAL that Arts SU have collected, to illustrate the lived experiences of marginalised students who have encountered crits.
This work was led by Georgia Spencer (Welfare Officer 2021/22), Rachel Williams (Education Officer 2021/22), and Calum Sherwood (Senior Policy and Research Officer)
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Student Sex Worker Guide
We've compiled a guidebook, setting out in clear terms where students at University of the Arts London (UAL) who are involved in sex work can seek support.
Support is divided into several key sections for ease of reference:
- Knowing your legal rights
- External organisations supporting sex workers
- Support provided by UAL
- Support provided by Arts SU
- Sexual and reproductive rights
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Decolonising the Curriculum Research:
Did you know that at UAL, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic (BAME) students are 21% less likely to graduate with a 1st or 2:1 in comparison to their white coursemates? And for those who are international students, 45% will graduate with a 2:2 or 3rd.
UAL Anti-Racism Response 2020
In response to the Arts SU Attainment Gap Report UAL launched a consultation in late 2020 on the UAL wide Anti-Racism Strategy. We facilitated a student response to the draft strategy.
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Arts SU Attainment Gap Report 2019
This paper was written to further a conversation that has been ongoing between UAL and Arts SU. Through our student and staff testimonies, we highlight the systemic issues which arise and, in doing so, put a spotlight on the role race, class and privilege play at UAL.
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Decolonising the Arts Curriculum: Perspectives on Higher Education Zines 2018-2019
This zine is a Student Union and Teaching & Learning Exchange co-production, and is part of the ongoing work to address the attainment gaps that persist at UAL and the call to widen the curriculum. It is aimed at both students and staff, and intends to offer a collection of perspectives, ideas and thoughts on decolonising the curriculum, especially within an arts perspective. It is not intended to be a definitive education tool, but rather a zine that will engage those who are currently not engaging with these topics, raise awareness and open up conversations that will allow people to take things further in their courses and collaborate within and outside the university setting.
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