It has long been understood that feeling a sense of belonging is strongly associated with academic and social engagement while at university – and can make or break students’ overall experience.
Concerns about belonging have been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic, and – despite the heroic efforts of universities and students’ unions – the experience of disconnection, disengagement, and loss of academic confidence became much more widespread.
To better understand which areas impact students’ sense of belonging and support the sector in its efforts to “build back” student experience, Pearson and Wonkhe are undertaking a year-long study of belonging and inclusion.
