D.I.I.verse Podcast: Will it make the boat go faster?
Join Adam Vasco & Julian Gwinnett as they explore a range of topics under the umbrella of Diversity, Inclusion & Intersectionality through interviews with special guests. D.I.I.verse is a centre of excellence for Diversity, Inclusion & Intersectional approaches brought to you by The University of Wolverhampton. D.I.I.verse aims to lead a strategic vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the region and nationally. Through a team of academics, practitioners, and activists we aim to support colleagues in working towards a more equitable society. The podcast explores some of the themes, challenges and approaches in achieving these goals.
D.I.I.verse Podcast: Will it make the boat go faster?
Racism in British Universities & College Sports with Dr Gavin Ward
British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) is the governing body for higher education sport in the United Kingdom. Dr Gavin Ward joins Director of Diversity & Inclusion Adam Vasco, to discuss his research into racism in higher education sport.
Dr Gavin Ward is a Senior Lecturer in Physical Education at the University of Wolverhampton and leads the Sport Cultures; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (SC; EDI) research theme within the Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre (SPARC). The theme is focussed on research that positively impacts social justice in relation to (dis)ability, gender, age, class, race and ethnicity. Gavin is currently the Principal Investigator for the British University and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Race and Equality Research. This £50k project is exploring non-white staff and student experiences of BUCS. It is tasked with using the findings to develop a Tool Kit to support inclusive practice. Other projects that are supported through Gavin's leadership of the SC; EDI research theme include for example, the exploration and support of disabled staff experiences of working in HE, early mobilisation in hospital for elderly patients and evaluation of impact for the 2022 Commonwealth Games Legacy.
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