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The Equity Equation | Solving Education’s Biggest Challenges

This conversation explores some education’s biggest and most significant challenges, particularly for disadvantaged students. Damien Page shares his personal journey as a first-generation university student and discusses the systemic inequalities in education, including the impact of socioeconomic status, gender, and ethnicity on access and outcomes.

The discussion emphasises the need for universities to provide better support and address barriers to education, including financial concerns and mental health issues. In this conversation, the critical importance of representation in education, emphasising the need for universities to engage with families and communities early on is discussed. It highlights the barriers faced by students from diverse backgrounds and the necessity of creating inclusive curricula and support systems.

The conversation also covers the importance of preparing students for the realities of university life and the graduate job market, as well as the need for universities to adopt trauma-informed practices and inclusive recruitment policies.

Ultimately, Damien advocates for widening participation to be a defining value in the university sector, calling for systemic change to address inequities in education and employment.

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