Students have told us they face real challenges that make it hard to feel connected and included. From social and cultural barriers to underrepresentation, poor communication, and physical accessibility issues, these obstacles affect everyone, especially international and marginalised communities. The Community, Belonging & Inclusive Spaces campaign aims to break down these barriers and create spaces where every student feels welcome, supported, and able to thrive.
Why is this a problem?
A strong sense of belonging is vital for student wellbeing, engagement, and academic success. Without it, students are more likely to feel stressed, lonely, and disconnected. When students feel included and supported, they participate more in campus life, which improves continuation and achievement.
Inclusive spaces and active communities foster collaboration, cultural understanding, and diversity. Without accessible, culturally aware spaces, marginalised students remain excluded, undermining the university's commitment to fairness and inclusion.
As a result of our listening, this campaign will seek improvements around:
- Stronger leadership and communication
- Welcoming spaces
- An accessible campus
- Cultural inclusion
- Digital upgrades
- Removal of barriers to engagement
For more detailed information relating to each of these areas of the campaign, please see the Campaign Policy Statement for 'Community, Belonging & Inclusive Spaces'.
As a Leeds Beckett student, you can get involved! These campaigns are formed based on listening to students and we would like to students to lead on the changemaking process with support from the Community Organising team in the Students’ Union.
- Could you Co-Chair the campaign?
- Could you help to lead change?
- Would you like to be involved in some other way
Click the ‘Join Campaign’ button and sign-up today!