This blog was written by Ikraan Mohamed as part of RAISE's student blog . Being a student who struggles with communication and listening in class, I always find myself in the shadows, a silent observer of classroom discussions. I often feel intimidated by the complex language used by teachers. The frustration of not being able to express myself or grasp the essence of what was being taught by teachers was a constant challenge for me. I experienced a sense of isolation due to my challenges in...

Context In February 2022, I began working with the Academic Standards and Quality Team at Nottingham Trent University on a project called...

We all know that the route to academic success is not always a level playing field. Launched in Autumn 2020, the Library Peer Network...