[Geo4All] Please support the Universities UK campaign supporting first generation students

Sun Apr 21 14:15:11 PDT 2024

Dear colleagues

I would like to thank Universities UK for launching the campaign supporting first generation students. First generation students are more likely to be from low-income backgrounds.

Universities UK is calling for the UK Government to:

  *   Reinstate maintenance grants in England for those who need them most to ensure future students have the same opportunities as those of previous generations.
  *   Correct maintenance loans to reflect real rates of inflation and adjust the household income threshold, which has been frozen since 2008.

Details at https://100faces.universitiesuk.ac.uk/

https://100faces.universitiesuk.ac.uk/stats-behind-the-stories

https://100faces.universitiesuk.ac.uk/supporting-first-gen-students

I have been working and championing over a decade to provide more full scholarships in UK universities for UK students from economically poor families and first generation students (first in family to go to university) in the UK.

I humbly request the UK government to share a clear action plan for ensuring the right to quality education opportunities for the 4.2 million children currently living in poverty in the UK. Access to quality education opportunities is a human right. There is a need for focused policies at the UK Government level about equitable education with a binding on Universities and the Higher Education Institutes to comply.

Child poverty, education and the postcode lottery

https://www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2020/08/19/child-poverty-education-and-the-postcode-lottery/

Poverty: facts and figures

Child poverty is high in the UK, and is projected to rise further

https://cpag.org.uk/child-poverty/poverty-facts-and-figures

Food poverty: Households, food banks and free school meals

https://researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-9209/CBP-9209.pdf

I request the UK Government and all UK universities to provide more full scholarships for students from economically poor families and first generation students (first in family to go to University)  in all UK universities.

Access to quality education opportunities is key for getting rid of poverty and enabling broadly shared prosperity for all.

Best wishes

Suchith

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From: Suchith Anand
Sent: 04 April 2024 09:30
Subject: Re: Global Edition of the Master Class against Racism and Discriminations 2024

Dear colleagues,

I would like to thank UNESCO for the successful organisation of the Global Edition of the Master Class against Racism and Discriminations 2024.

I learned a lot listening to all speakers and participants. I thank the organisers for webcasting the event and making the recordings available for the benefit of all.

I have been working and championing over a decade to provide more full scholarships in UK universities for UK students from economically poor families and first generation students (first in family to go to university) in the UK.

I humbly request the UK government to share a clear action plan for ensuring the right to quality education opportunities for the 4.2 million children currently living in poverty in the UK. Access to quality education opportunities is a human right. There is a need for focused policies at the UK Government level about equitable education with a binding on Universities and the Higher Education Institutes to comply.

Child poverty, education and the postcode lottery

https://www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2020/08/19/child-poverty-education-and-the-postcode-lottery/

I request the UK Government and all UK universities to provide more full scholarships for students from economically poor families and first generation students (first in family to go to University)  in all UK universities.

https://council.science/current/blog/no-problem-is-too-big-combating-discrimination-in-geospatial-science/

Access to quality education opportunities is key for getting rid of poverty and enabling broadly shared prosperity for all.

Best wishes

Suchith

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From: Suchith Anand
Sent: 02 April 2024 23:44
Subject: Global Edition of the Master Class against Racism and Discriminations 2024

Dear colleagues

This might be of interest.

On 3 April 2024, UNESCO will host the annual Global Edition of the Master Class Series against Racism and Discriminations.

More details at https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/global-edition-master-class-against-racism-and-discriminations-2024

Let Us Commit to Building World of Dignity, Justice, Equal Opportunity, Stresses United Nations Secretary-General, in Message Marking Day for Eliminating Racial Discrimination.

Details at

https://press.un.org/en/2024/sgsm22165.doc.htm#:~:text=We%20must%20respond%20to%20that,racial%20bias%20in%20artificial%20intelligence.

https://www.un.org/en/observances/end-racism-day

Best wishes

Suchith

Professor Suchith Anand

Professor of Practice in Science Policy at the University of Exeter | Senior Adviser to Governments and International Organisations | Scientist | Global Citizen | SDG Volunteer and Advocate

Email - S.Anand at exeter.ac.uk<mailto:S.Anand at exeter.ac.uk>

https://politics.exeter.ac.uk/staff/anand/

https://ethicaldatainitiative.org

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