We are Different. Together.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
OCASA recognises that studying as a minority student comes with its own set of challenges. At least a third of our student population has one or more protected characteristics.
We deeply value the importance of appropriate representation, support, and protective measures, and as a team we are consistently working together to encourage the OCA to improve on how it handles equity, diversity, and inclusion. We want the OCA to be safe for everybody, everywhere.
EDI Calendar 2025
The OCA & the OCA Student Association believe in building an inclusive and respectful community. We collected submissions of work to illustrate and highlight some of the awareness days and events of 2025. We encouraged students to reflect on their own identity and cultural experiences whilst choosing a celebration or observance to base their submission on. We are now pleased to launch our 2025 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion calendar.
​
Thank you to all the students who submitted a piece for consideration. We hope you enjoy the diverse range of events and creative mediums displayed.
​
Over the course of the coming year we will share this work on Instagram to celebrate and raise awareness of particular days of importance and we will continue our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion creating more learning and sharing opportunities.
​
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit
Over on OCA's Virtual Learning Environment - OCA Learn, together with OCA we have developed an EDI toolkit where you'll find links to OCA policy relating to EDI, resources, training, recommendations and activities to continue your learning / unlearning journey.
We have developed two short courses which you can take and refer back to when necessary. They are designed to be introspective allowing you to reflect on your own experience of learning, teaching and understanding of self and others.
​
​
Please note this sector moves at a fast pace particularly relating to language, we will try to remain as up to date and relevant as we can. We welcome contribution, questions and comments to this area you can contact us at edi@oca.ac.uk.
​
Coming Spring 2025