PRISM: An Exhibition of EDI student projects

CoASSH, 24 – 27 March 2025

An exhibition was opened on the 24th March 2025:  PRISM, showcasing the creative and critical work of COASSH students who received EDI bursaries over the past two years. Spanning visual art, audio works, and written reports, the collection reflects diverse perspectives and personal explorations into equality, diversity, and inclusion from across the different disciplines that make up COASSH.

The projects on display reflected the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion that the EDI Bursary supports, demonstrating how these elements can enrich academic and artistic practices within
COASSH.

The work represented a cross-section of the dynamic and varied knowledge produced within the college, emphasizing both academic rigor and creative innovation. Through this exhibition, the aim was to recognize and celebrate the achievements of students who contribute to a more inclusive and diverse academic environment. They invite you to explore the different pieces and engage with the
diverse perspectives that are shaping the future of arts, social sciences, and humanities.

The exhibition was curated by Pouya Nasr, Helen Dearnley, Mac Galbraith and Eshaal Nadeem from the Lincoln School of Design and Architecture in the glass corridor of the Peter De Wint building on-campus.

The curatorial team also lead a round table discussion relating to EDI issues presented in the exhibition on the same day.

Some of the work is showcased on their blog here PRISM COASSH Student EDI exhibition

Beyond the Textbook: The Importance of Student-Led EDI Initiatives

By Jamie Markham

My name is Jamie Markham, and I am a historian and academic who believes in the power of student-led initiatives to transform not just the academic environment but society at large. In this article I want to talk about something that goes beyond the textbook-how student-led efforts in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) are vital to creating more equitable and supportive spaces for everyone. As someone who has spent years studying history and education, I have learned that real change does not only come from academic credentials, but It also comes from the students themselves, pushing for a more inclusive and equitable environment-one that goes beyond what can be taught in the classroom. This belief fuelled my work as Chair of the Student Equality, Diversity, and Inclusive Committee at the University of Lincoln (SEDIC).

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