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Young disabled people experience institutional discrimination and stigmatisation in mainstream schools in England, research finds
New research by the University of Warwick has found that disabled young people in England experience institutional and structural discrimination in mainstream schools, with two thirds fewer achieving level 2 qualifications compared to non-disabled peers. Academics argue that these experiences are a key barrier to educational and occupational attainment.
Warwick student’s ‘outstanding achievement’ recognised in Student Social Mobility Awards at the House of Lords
A University of Warwick student has scored a hat-trick of awards at the Student Social Mobility Awards for her outstanding achievements, the first time an individual has received three awards in one night.
‘College knowledge hubs’ in rural India to open up higher education to disadvantaged communities
More young men and women from rural areas of India could gain informed access to higher education and better life chances, tackling age-old obstacles of gender, caste and class, thanks to a project led by the University of Warwick — and a half-million-pound boost from the Fair Chance Foundation.
University of Warwick shortlisted as finalist for two UK social mobility awards
In the last few days it was announced that the University of Warwick had been shortlisted for two completely different UK Social mobility awards.