The twentieth episode of Inclusioni, the podcast channel of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at the University of Verona, is now online on all major podcast platforms. In this 20th episode, we fly to the United Kingdom to discuss the various aspects of inclusion in British universities with Mariangela Palladino, Professor of Postcolonial and Cultural Studies at Keele University and an expert on inclusion.
The promotion of inclusion and accessibility in universities aims to ensure that students—as well as staff—have the opportunity to fully participate in academic life, valuing diversity and both educational and personal growth. Starting with an overview of how inclusion has evolved in this context, we will then compare these practices with those of Italian universities, concluding with a reflection on the future of inclusion.
The interview is conducted by Manuel Boschiero, Professor of Slavic Studies and Department Representative for Inclusion and Accessibility.