Faculty of Social Sciences Guide to Decolonising the Curriculum

This guide was primarily based on work conducted to better understand the BAME student experience in the School of Sociology and Social Policy, involving interviews and focus groups with students.

Resources required:

• Engagement from staff.
• Incentives for students (paid or other).
• Resourcing/time.
• Engagement/commitment.

Available evidence of impact:

• Student engagement to take part in interviews/focus groups.
• Shift of attitudes.
• Staff engagement and commitment across the institution.

Links to available resources:

• Key EDI Projects – The University of Nottingham

Implementation and potential challenges:

• Developing guides for departments/subjects.
• Getting academics/students involved, engaged and onboard.

How to Use:

• Staff can use the Toolkits to decolonise their own reading lists and teaching.
• Findings can be used to make a case for a similar project within your own institution.