Addressing the awarding gap

About the event

The Education and Childhood Research Group (ECRG) is proud to present a thought-provoking and vital discussion on race, assessment, and higher education. Join us on Friday 11 April 2025, 14:30 to 16:30, for an insightful session featuring Dr Paul Campbell, Associate Professor in the Sociology of Race and Inclusion at the University of Leicester.

Why this event matters

Despite ongoing efforts to decolonise the curriculum, the ethnicity awarding gap remains a persistent challenge in UK higher education. Students from global majority backgrounds continue to face systemic barriers in assessments, leading to disparities in academic outcomes. Dr Campbell’s work directly addresses these challenges, offering research-driven insights and practical solutions to foster a more inclusive and equitable assessment landscape.

About Dr Paul Campbell

Dr Campbell is a leading scholar in race, education, and social justice. He is the author of Race, Assessment and Higher Education, “the first direct, evidence-based response on the challenges faced by students of colour in higher education assessments in the UK”. His work not only advances academic discussions but also provides actionable strategies for meaningful change. His expertise spans sociology, history, education, and sport, with a particular focus on how racial exclusions continue to manifest in both academia and athletics.

What to expect

This session will be particularly valuable for colleagues involved in learning and teaching across UWE Bristol. Attendees will gain:

• a deeper understanding of the ethnicity awarding gap and its structural causes.
• evidence-based approaches to making curricula and assessments more inclusive.
• practical strategies to implement change at an institutional and classroom level.