This Working Group is organised by the University of Leeds.
The NEON Working Group aims to bring together practitioners and researchers to share best practice, innovate and test models that will:
Since then, so much important and exciting work has taken place. The 2nd Postgraduate Diversity Summit, co-organised by the University of Leeds and London Business School, will take place on 18th July at London Business School, and is an opportunity for colleagues from across the sector to both reflect on the progress we have made in this rapidly evolving space and look to the future. Register your interest now!
In addition to the regular meetings of the working group, there are currently five workstreams involving colleagues, from across the sector, collaborating to lead themed areas and progress areas of work:
In July 2022, the Working Group launched a strategy blueprint and pledge of intent to work collaboratively to bring about positive change. The Group recognise organisations will be at different points in the journey and joining this pledge will provide a supportive environment in which to share practice and to improve the representation of under-represented groups in postgraduate study. Click here for more information.
In Spring 2023 the NEON Widening Participation in Postgraduate Study Network launched a project to collate and publish case studies showcasing the great ongoing work to implement the strategy blueprint – widening access and enhancing experiences in postgraduate study. For more information on the first wave of these case studies, launched in Autumn 2023, please click here.
Please see terms of reference here or for more information about this Working Group contact Liv Powell at O.S.C.Powell@leeds.ac.uk.
For upcoming meeting dates please view our Events Calendar Here >>
Attendance at Working Group meetings is free to NEON members. Non-members are welcome to attend but there is a fee of £80 per meeting.
Workstream updates September 2023
Final Meeting Minutes 11-09-2023
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https://www.educationopportunities.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Minutes-NEON-PG-200122.docx
https://www.educationopportunities.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Penelope-P-J-Sucharitkul.pdf
Screenshots from the Menti section of the day