Closing the awarding gap: practical actions to support Black and minority ethnic students

Published on February 18, 2026

Drawing on recent research and Open University scholarship (2020–2024), Rajvinder Samra explores how educators can help to close the awarding gap for Black and minority ethnic students. Rajvinder Samra.
First published on Wed, 18 Feb 2026 as Closing the awarding gap: practical actions to support Black and minority ethnic students. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Copyright 2026

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