Breaking Barriers and Embracing Voices: Advancing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in Postgraduate Pedagogies 

We invite both short critical reflections and more substantial research-led pieces from all PGRs and ECRs who teach in any capacity and any discipline at Warwick and other Higher Education Institutions. We also welcome pieces from those who support the professional development of PGRs, and those involved with pedagogy outside of the typical university teaching structure, such as student-led research projects, and continued professional development.   

The journal seeks to consider issues such as (but not limited to): 

• Is there a unique PGR pedagogy? What is distinctive about the contributions that PGRs who teach make to university communities and student learning?  
• What challenges do PGRs face in preparing, designing, and delivering their teaching?
• What challenges do PGRs face in preparing, designing, and delivering their teaching? 
• What does it mean for PGRs to foster diverse and inclusive learning environments? What role can PGRs play in removing academic barriers for students with learning difficulties, or addressing issues such as unconscious biases? 
• What teaching strategies can PGRs employ to address the underrepresentation of marginalized groups in teaching and learning, and promote their inclusion and participation?
• What innovative assessment methods can PGRs utilise to ensure fairness, inclusivity, and meaningful feedback in diverse student cohorts?
• How can PGRs leverage technology-enhanced learning tools and blended teaching approaches to enhance EDI in postgraduate pedagogies?
• What can PGRs from different disciplines and pedagogic traditions learn from one another? 
• How can mentorship and collaborative learning support the advancement of EDI in postgraduate teaching?
• How are the work and well-being of PGRs best supported by their institutions and more widely? 

Submit an abstract of 250 words (max) outlining your suggested contribution via this formLink opens in a new window by 17th July at 23:59. Following acceptance, which will be communicated by 25th July, finished articles should be submitted to us by 11th September.  

Applicants will also have the opportunity to present their papers at a one-day workshop and receive feedback prior to final submission. This one-day workshop is planned for mid-August. Please let us know in your application whether you would like to take part in this workshop. Further details regarding this will be circulated in due course.