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We are committed to eradicating racial inequality and creating an inclusive educational environment where everyone, regardless of their race, ethnicity, or national origin, can succeed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following on from the Loughborough University Student Survey on Race Equality, and as the next step in data collection for the Race Equality Charter<\/a>, the Race Equality Action Group is organising focus groups to gain deeper insight into diverse students\u2019 experiences of study and generate ideas for helping to eliminate racial discrimination at Loughborough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are seeking students across racial backgrounds who study postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programmes, and aim to hold separate groups by race, as appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in participating in a focus group, please complete the\u00a0online form<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you would like to know more about our work on the Race Equality Charter please visit our dedicated webpage.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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