Widening access and participation
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Blekinge Institute of Technology works actively with widening recruitment and participation to create an inclusive and accessible university. The goal is to attract students from underrepresented groups and offer support and resources that promote their studies and future careers.
BTH strives to even out differences between groups based on gender, age, social and international background. Through targeted recruitment efforts, the university wants to increase the proportion of students from underrepresented groups and create a more inclusive academic environment.
Widening access
To ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed, BTH offers
- Informed decision-making: Helping students make informed choices both before and during their studies, and for the transition to work.
- A level playing field: Investments in pedagogy and resources to create an inclusive learning environment.
- Student completion: Focus on good student completion through targeted support and high-quality teaching.
Students should be able to participate in education on an equal footing and be given the tools they need to successfully complete their studies.
Action plan - concretizing strategy and objectives
The Action Plan for Widening Recruitment and Participation sets out:
- Strategy: Overall direction for the work.
- Objectives: Clear and measurable targets to ensure progress.
- Organization and actions: Practical actions and approaches to achieve the objectives.