At The Open University (OU) we are conscious of the need to talk about race, to recognise the challenges some colleagues face as well as creating opportunities for students to hear about perspectives on race. For this reason, we have created a suite of videos where colleagues discuss their experiences of working at the OU as well as the changes they would like to see to move towards racial equality.
These videos focussing on race and equality feature Joan Simons, Academic Lead for EDI, talking with colleagues in WELS faculty.
The focus of the discussions provide insight into the experiences of
- Tessy Mbofung, People Business Partner for WELS,
- Anthony Gunther, Senior Lecturer and Programme Lead for Childhood and Youth Studies in the school of Education, Childhood, Youth and Sport (ECYS)
- Eric Addae Kyeremeh, Head of School for Education, Childhood, Youth and Sport (ECYS).
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Dr Anthony Gunter on representing modern Britain, the silent majority and change
Watch now to access more details of Dr Anthony Gunter on representing modern Britain, the silent majority and changeIn this short video Anthony observes that the OU has some way to go to be in a position to represent modern Britain and suggests changes that could be made.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Dr Eric Addae Kyeremeh on his experience at The Open University
Watch now to access more details of Dr Eric Addae Kyeremeh on his experience at The Open UniversityDr Eric Addae Kyeremeh explains here the staffing changes he has noticed over the past ten years, working at the OU, and his highlights.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Tessy Mbofung on cultural values and expectations and the need for more awareness of race
Watch now to access more details of Tessy Mbofung on cultural values and expectations and the need for more awareness of raceTessy Mbofung explains the challenges of her strong African cultural values and holding on to them in another culture in this short video collection
Level: 1 Introductory
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Race and Ethnicity Hub
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The Black History Month Talks
Watch now to access more details of The Black History Month TalksExplore the recorded presentations from The Open University's BME network's Black History Month event in October 2020.
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The awarding gap at The Open University
Read now to access more details of The awarding gap at The Open UniversityRacial inequality is becoming widely recognised as an issue in Higher Education. But what does the awarding gap look like at The Open University and what is being done to improve outcomes for Black and Minority Ethnic students?
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