Ruskin College, Oxford

💭Ruskin College’s new Political Quarterly Special Edition: Inequality and the Future of London, was launched at a parliamentary event hosted by Dr Rupa Huq MP recently, bringing the discussion on London's deep-rooted inequalities to the centre of political debate.

The launch comes at a significant political moment, as debates about devolution, regional growth and the UK's economic future intensify. While London is often viewed as the country's economic success story, the Special Edition argues that deep inequalities within the capital continue to affect millions of people and require far greater political attention.

📰Read more & explore the collection:https://www.ruskin.ac.uk/news/ruskins-new-political-quarterly-special-edition-brings-londons-inequality-discussion

Making Equal podcast series 🎤

In the final episode of Making Equal, host Frances Sit is joined by former Education Secretary, former Minister for Women and Equalities, and Chair of the Purpose Coalition, Justine Greening, to discuss many of the themes explored throughout the series: economic growth, opportunity, education, and the role of business in tackling inequality.

👉Stream all episodes here: https://www.ruskin.ac.uk/about-us/ruskin-institute-social-equity-rise/making-equal-podcast-series

Fifty years after James Callaghan's influential Ruskin College speech sparked the 'Great Education Debate', Ruskin College welcomed Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson MP to set out her vision for the future of education.

In a speech centred on the theme of "education as freedom", Bridget Phillipson MP argued that education should give every child "the knowledge and skills to choose not just the career [they] want, but the life [they] want too." 💬

👀Watch the speech here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WQ_nvQyFN4

📰Read more: https://www.ruskin.ac.uk/news/education-secretary-visits-ruskin-college-discuss-future-education

The Labour Party Bridget Phillipson

Making Equal podcast series 🎤

In episode 12, host Frances Sit is joined by Andy Boucher, former Senior Partner at PwC and a leading advocate for social mobility through organisations including the Employers' Social Mobility Alliance and the Social Mobility Business Partnership.

Drawing on decades of experience in business leadership and social mobility, Andy argues that while many employers are taking positive steps, voluntary action alone has not delivered the progress Britain needs. He makes the case for stronger expectations on business, including social mobility reporting, proportionate regulation and more.

👉Stream all episodes here: https://www.ruskin.ac.uk/about-us/ruskin-institute-social-equity-rise/making-equal-podcast-series

Making Equal podcast series 🎤

In episode 11, host Frances Sit and Daniel Monaghan, who leads policy work at the Co-operative Party, discuss the co-operative model built on shared ownership, democratic participation and collective benefit and explore whether expanding the co-operative economy could help create a more equal Britain.

👉Stream all episodes here: https://www.ruskin.ac.uk/about-us/ruskin-institute-social-equity-rise/making-equal-podcast-series

Come along to our upcoming Open Afternoon!🤸

🗓️Thursday 2 July
⏰3-5pm

On the day, you'll be able to learn more about our Higher Education & Further Education courses, speak to current staff and view our beautiful campus and facilities.

Register now: https://www.ruskin.ac.uk/whats-on/open-afternoon-july

Making Equal podcast series 🎤

In episode 7, host Frances Sit is joined by Dr Abigail Taylor, Research Fellow at the City-REDI institute at the University of Birmingham, to explore what the UK can learn from international examples of regional transformation.

👉Stream all episodes here: https://www.ruskin.ac.uk/about-us/ruskin-institute-social-equity-rise/making-equal-podcast-series

Making Equal Podcast series 🎤

In episode 8, Ian Taylor and Lord Steve Bassam explore why cross-sector collaboration between businesses, governments, civil society organisations and communities is key to tackling inequality in the UK, and what can be learned from successful regeneration efforts in the UK and abroad.

👉Stream all episodes here: https://www.ruskin.ac.uk/about-us/ruskin-institute-social-equity-rise/making-equal-podcast-series

Making Equal podcast series 🎙️

In episode 10, host Frances Sit is joined by Dr Hilary Leevers, Chief Executive of EngineeringUK, to explore access to opportunity, and what engineering and technology can teach us about inequality in the UK.

🎧 Stream all episodes here: https://www.ruskin.ac.uk/about-us/ruskin-institute-social-equity-rise/making-equal-podcast-series

Making Equal podcast series 🎙️

In episode 9, host Frances Sit is joined by Nigel Wilcock, Managing Director of Mickledore Ltd., to explore the relationship between business, growth and inequality, and why tackling inequality is not just a moral issue, but an economic one.

🎧 Stream all episodes here: https://www.ruskin.ac.uk/about-us/ruskin-institute-social-equity-rise/making-equal-podcast-series