Anti-Racist Pedagogy and Process in HE

Anti-Racist Pedagogy and Process in HE

The Anti-Racist Pedagogy and Process (ARPP) Learning Circle brings diverse individuals, including academic and professional services colleagues, together to explore ways of addressing racial inequality in Higher Education.

Our aim is to inform discussions within the university with the aim of improving the experiences and attainment of racially minoritised students and staff by embedding anti-racist practices into teaching, learning, and wider university processes.

We recognise that engaging with issues of race and racism can be emotionally and professionally demanding. This Learning Circle provides a collaborative space to sustain that focus and contribute meaningfully to institutional change.

What We Do

Our work includes:

• Reviewing sector-wide research and initiatives on racially minoritised experiences in HE.
• Identifying practices that negatively impact racially minoritised students and staff, and making recommendations to improve these.
• Providing guidance on the development of inclusive and anti-racist learning environments.
• Collaborating on university-wide projects aligned with the Social Inclusion Strategy.

We support and facilitate:

• Tackling Racial Inequality at Warwick: Staff Development Programme (launched in November 2020)
• Anti-Racist Pedagogy Teaching Forum (due to re-launch in October 2025)
• Foundations in Racial Equity Moodle – university-wide student training (launched September 2024)

Past achievements:

• Inclusive Recruitment Guide: Co-developed with the Social Inclusion Team.
• Academic Promotions Criteria: Successfully advocated for EDI contributions to be formally recognised.
• ARPP Conference (June 2023): A platform for educators, researchers, and activists to share strategies and insights.

Meeting Minutes & Updates Minutes from Learning Circle meetings are uploaded to our ARPP Learning Circle Team Link opens in a new window. Link opens in a new windowMembers can access updates, contribute to discussions, and stay informed about ongoing work.

Joining the Learning Circle

To find out more or join this Learning Circle, you can:

• Fill out our quick interest survey: [Insert link here]
• Contact WIHEA Resource (WIHEA@warwick.ac.uk)
• Email our Learning Circle Co-leads Sanchia Rodrigues (Sanchia.Rodrigues@warwick.ac.uk) or Karoline Schneider (K.Schneider@warwick.ac.uk).