Speakers
- Fella Bader - Business owner, Gesiret Professor Carol Evans - Pro Vice Chancellor Education and Student Experience and Professor of Higher Education, University of Salford
- Maurie van den Heever - Information Management System Coordinator, GoodX Software
- Martin Hope - Global Head, Tertiary Education Partnerships, British Council
This one-hour panel discussion brings together academics and alumni to present and discuss research we commissioned into the experience of international students with disabilities, and to share their recommendations for building more inclusive environments. The speakers will cover:
- Managing transitions into tertiary education: Promoting Access
- Managing transitions through courses: Enabling engagement in learning
- Supporting transitions into employment and further study: Realising potential
Disability Inclusion Community of Practice members will share practical tips for new international students on making the most of their studies, including important areas such as:
- Understanding the UK HE context
- Knowing your rights
- Considering the accessibility of universities when applying
- Logistics
- Disclosure
- Seeking supports
- Maximising the development of networks