As organisations working with marginalised communities in the UK, we express our deep concern at the escalating conflict in Ukraine, which will result in catastrophic loss of life, suffering, and subsequently lead to many fleeing the country as refugees. We view this as an opportunity for Britain to demonstrate that it is a welcoming nation,…
As an organisation ROTA has made the decision to refrain from using the term ‘BAME’ to identify anyone that is subject to racialisation. We recognise that the term has previously been used in our publications however; we have since reviewed this and acknowledge that it is non specific, lacks nuance, and generalises anyone that deviates…
ROTA is piloting a Higher Education research project. Although statistics show an upward trend in the numbers of UK-domiciled students from Global Majority and Gipsy, Roma and Traveller communities attending university, there is a higher withdrawal rate among these groups of students. ROTA's project explores reasons why students choose to withdraw, defer or change course. In…
If we can take one positive from this past year, it’s the renewed interest placed on mental wellbeing. From new mental health apps gaining traction, to elite sportswomen standing up for their own wellbeing, the importance placed on mental health is at an all-time high. That said, there has also been worrying research highlighting failings…
ROTA are looking for people to take part in a Long Covid research project to hear about their experiences?
Can you help ROTA with our new research project about the student experience of Higher Education. This research will explore the reasons why some UK-domiciled Black Asian and other ethnic minority students have considered withdrawing or have previously withdrawn from their university courses. We would like to hear about your experiences in Higher Education, and what influenced your decision to leave or consider leaving….
The June edition of our Policy E-Newsletter is now available HERE. This is our quarterly newsletter full of information about our work, our partners/supporters and what is happening around the sector in relation to race equality. If you have something you would like to include and publicise in our next issue, scheduled for end of July 2021,…
When IPPR approached us at Race on the Agenda with a view to us guest editing an issue of their journal the Progressive Review, on the theme of race equality and justice, it was an offer we couldn’t refuse. We reached out to some of the great minds in our network and commissioned a number…
Race on the agenda (ROTA) and The Trades Union Congress (TUC) have warned that structural racism in the labour market is trapping Black and minority ethnic (BME) workers on low pay and in insecure work. The warning comes as ROTA and the TUC release a joint report which reveals how BME workers are hugely overrepresented…
ROTA have launched a mental health student survey to learn their experiences of mental health and well-being during Covid 19. The survey is open to students attending London universities only. We are also keen to work with student unions to explore partnerships projects. Or use this QR code
