How and why we decided to create a Decolonising the Curriculum Zine

  • Rahul Patel: Academic Support and BA/MA Culture Critism and Curation - Associate Lecturer, Central Saint Martins and across UAL
  • Haniska Jethnani: Education Officer, Arts SU: UAL Students

Abstract

This is a joint Student Union and Teaching & Learning Exchange initiative, which will form part of ongoing work to address the attainment gaps that persist at UAL and the call to widen the curriculum.

Aimed at both students and staff, the zine will offer a collection of perspectives, ideas and thoughts on decolonising the curriculum, especially within an higher education arts perspective. It will not be a definitive education tool, but rather a zine that will engage those who are currently not engaging with these topics, raise awareness and open up conversations that will allow people to take things further in their courses and collaborate within and outside the university setting.