Racism is more widespread than previously assumed in British Universities

A report from National Union of Students (NUS) released on 20 May 2011 shows that racism is more widespread than previously assumed in the UK and perceptions of racism are creating barriers to the participation of Black students in further and higher education in British Universities.

Findings in the report entitled ‘Race for Equality’ show that 1 in 6 Black students have experienced racism in their current institution, one third do not trust their institution to properly handle complaints, and one third feel their educational environment leaves them unable to bring their perspective as Black students to lectures and tutorial meetings in British Universities.

The report is the culmination of a two year research project that gathered existing evidence and combined it with new surveys and focus group evidence to understand the experience of Black students in further and higher education.

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 Racism is more widespread than previously assumed in British Universities