Click below to download the full conference programme
Conference programmeWelcome to our 7th Biennial International Conference on Access, Participation and Success, taking place on 26 and 27 April 2023. We are delighted to provide delegates with a full agenda including a selection of workshops and seminars each aligned to one or more of our conference themes:
Please click on the session titles to view the abstracts and presenter biographies.
An accessible version of our complete conference programme can be downloaded here.
09:00 - 09:30 |
Login (posters on display) |
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09:30 - 09:35 |
Welcome Address: Professor John Butcher, Professor of Inclusive Teaching in Higher Education (WELS), The Open University |
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09:35 – 10:05 |
Opening Keynote Presentation: Dr Liz Marr, Former Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Students), The Open University |
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10:05 - 10:10 |
Move to workshops (posters on display) |
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10:10 - 11:10 |
Workshops |
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Exploring level 5 student’s lived experiences of the barriers to their progression and attainment Dr Emma Whewell and Lee Waters University of Northampton, UK Themes: Student Engagement |
IDEAS for developing an inclusive curriculum Dr Wendy Fowle and Nicola Beer Oxford Brookes University Themes: Inclusion |
Janet Lindley, Mary-Jayne Wilton, Helen Williams and Sally Storr The Open University Themes: Inclusion |
Come to Test & Learn from the new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Learning Analytics Dashboard Miriam Fernandez, Paul Mulholland, Vaclav Bayer, Martin Hlosta and Christothea Herodotou The Open University, UK Themes: Inclusion, Student outcomes |
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11:10 – 11:20 | Break (posters on display) | |||
11:20 - 12:20 |
Seminars (2 x 30 minutes) |
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Hannah Bayfield and Lena Smith Cardiff University Themes: Accessibility |
Shaping the OU Websites and systems of the future with student research Jade Matos Carew, Kirsty Baker and Paul Hambidge The Open University Themes: Student Engagement, Accessibility |
Chrissie Farley and Harminder Kaur The Open University Themes: Inclusion |
The careless academy? Making space for carers and parents in higher education Dr Rachel Spacey, Rebecca Sanderson and Amy Zile University of Lincoln Themes: Inclusion |
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Building a student panel to improve support for independent students Kirstyn Kedaitis, Jon Datta and Kerrie Portman University of Cambridge Themes: Student Engagement, Inclusion |
Inclusive Curricula and Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies Morag Duffin The University of Law Themes: Inclusion |
Developing a toolkit for teaching sensitive topics at a distance learning university David Morrison The Open University Themes: Student engagement, Inclusion, Accessibility |
What do we know about the impact of an Access programme? Prof John Butcher The Open University Themes: Inclusion, Student outcomes
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12:20 – 13:05 | Lunch (posters on display) | |||
13:05 – 14:05 |
Seminars (2 x 30 minutes) |
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Supporting Disabled Students Journeys: Transition into Higher Education (HE) Tahera Mayat and John Hague Go Higher West Yorkshire Themes: Student engagement, Accessibility |
Jo Buxton The Open University Themes: Student engagement, Accessibility |
A view through the looking glass: co-creation and innovation - a recipe for success Sarah Mander, Amber Fensham-Smith, Nichola Connolly and Yasmin Reeve The Open University Themes: Student engagement |
Digital inclusion beyond the pandemic: call to action for a sector-wide strategy Freddie Quek Times Higher Education Laila Burton The Open University Themes: Inclusion, Accessibility, Student outcomes |
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Dr Suanne Gibson University of Plymouth Dr Zeta Williams-Brown University of Wolverhampton Themes: Student engagement, Inclusion |
Embedding accessibility into the curriculum: an Accessibility Tool as a checklist Rhiannon Edwards University of Bath Vanessa Moore The Open University Themes: Accessibility |
The ‘Learning pathways for carers’ programme Dr Nichola Kentzer, Dr Chris Kubiak and Prof Mary Larkin The Open University Themes: Student engagement, Accessibility |
Joining the Dots: Learnings from a university transition programme Hannah Thomson and Sarah Zukernain The Brilliant Club Themes: Student outcomes |
14:05 - 14:15 |
Break (posters on display) |
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14:15 - 15:15 |
Seminars (2 x 30 minutes) |
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Joshua Manning, Cara Baer, Liz Staples and writing mentors (TBC) University of Plymouth Themes: Accessibility |
Leanne B.M. Campbell, Pete Collins, Jenny Mullins-White and Polly Harper University of Birmingham Themes: Student outcomes |
Dr Victoria Yuskaitis University of Southampton Themes: Accessibility, Student outcomes |
Building communities and helping students to succeed: Early interventions for student success Dr Scott McKenzie, Alayla Castle-Herbert, Anne Verries-Wade and Hanna Silk The Open University in Wales Themes: Student engagement, Student outcomes |
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Steve Gleadall and Associate Prof Rachael O’Connor University of Leeds Themes: Student engagement |
Employability and student success: Virtual internships for underrepresented students Catherine Comfort, Andrew Potter, Diane Butler, Flavia Ranzolin Navas, Kristen Reid and Trinny Western The Open University Themes: Student outcomes |
Attracting under-represented groups to train to teach in Wales Sarah Stewart and Catherine Bleasdale The Open University Themes: Inclusion, Student outcomes |
Collaborating to Increase Inclusion in Graduate Recruitment and Success Angela Scanlon, Ursula McTaggart and Shauna McCloy Ulster University Themes: Student outcomes |
15:15 – 15:25 |
Break (posters on display) |
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15:25 – 16:25 |
Panel Discussion Host: Prof Ian Pickup, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Students), The Open University Panel members:
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16:25 – 16:30 |
Close – Chair: Shona Littlejohn, Deputy Director (Student Experience & Widening Access), The OU in Scotland |
09:00 - 09:30 |
Login (posters on display) |
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09:30 - 09:35 |
Welcome Address: Mychelle Pride, Associate Dean, Teaching Excellence (WELS), The Open University |
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09:35 – 10:05 |
Opening Keynote Presentation: Professor Ross Renton, Principal, Anglia Ruskin University, Peterborough |
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10:05 - 10:10 |
Move to seminars (posters on display) |
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10:10 – 11:10 |
Seminars (2 x 30 minutes) |
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Towards Accessibility in Digital Electronics for the Visually Impaired. A b-learning experience Jorge Pérez Martín , Alejandro Rodriguez Ascaso and Félix de la Paz López Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED), Spain Themes: Accessibility |
Prof Samantha Broadhead and Dr Laura da Costa Leeds Arts University Themes: Student engagement, Inclusion |
Jim Lusted, Shannon Martin and Ola Fadoju (with additional input from OU students Denise Hamilton-Mace and Ola Omotosho) The Open University Themes: Student engagement, Inclusion |
Miriam Fernandez, Martin Hlosta, Tracie Farrell, Vaclav Bayer and Fidèle Mutwarasibo Knowledge Media Institute, The Open University Themes: Inclusion, Student outcomes |
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ONCE Foundation Channel at UNED - an Open Training Resource in Design for All Cecile Finat, Antonio Juano, Elisa Molanes-López, Jorge Pérez-Martín, Miguel Ángel Artaso, Emilio Letón and Alejandro Rodriguez-Ascaso Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED) Themes: Accessibility |
Students Supporting Students – improving student outcomes through peer mentoring Catherine Comfort The Open University Themes: Student engagement, Student outcomes |
Dr Abigail O'Brien University of Plymouth Themes: Inclusion, Accessibility |
Language Technology in the workplace: an A.I. student co-creation project Dr Andrew Gargett, Dr Mirjam Hauck, Joseph Kwarteng, Mychelle Pride and Tracey Inverary The Open University Themes: Inclusion |
11:10 – 11:20 | Break (posters on display) | |||
11:20 – 12:20 |
Workshops |
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Dr Caroline Derry, Steph Dunne and Dr Sukaina Haider The Open University Themes: Inclusion |
Associate Prof Rachael O’Connor University of Leeds Prof John E. Goldring, Liz Cain, Adam Westall and Dr Helen Smith Manchester Metropolitan University Themes: Student engagement |
Emma Hall, Abigail Cattlin and Mazvita Kadzirange Edge Hill University Themes: Student engagement |
How can we maximise equity and diversity in student partnerships? Lorna Sibbett and Renu Bhandari The Open University Themes: Student engagement, Inclusion |
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12:20: - 12:25 | Return to main session | |||
12:25 – 12:30 |
Keynote introduction: Diane Butler, Associate Dean (Academic Excellence) (STEM), The Open University |
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12.30 - 13:00 |
Keynote: Mette Anwar-Westander, Founder and CEO of Disabled Students UK |
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13.00 - 13:05 |
Conference close: Diane Butler, Associate Dean (Academic Excellence) (STEM), The Open University |
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13:05 – 13:30 | Break (posters on display) | |||
13:30 – 14:15 |
Stay in the main conference room to be placed in a breakout room for an informal discussion on matters raised in the conference |
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14:15 – 15:00 | Poster discussion rooms open: click to join a meeting below with poster authors | |||
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Discussion room 3 |
Discussion room 4 |
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Closing the awarding gap - listening to our Black students Louise MacBrayne and Jennie Bellamy The Open University |
Enya-Marie Clay and Richard Peat The Open University |
Working Towards a More Inclusive Learning Journey Tracey Inverary The Open University |
Jannah Aljafri and Rafael Hidalgo The Open University |
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15:00 |
Conference end |