About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges faced by international colleagues and students in higher education and how to navigate these barriers.

We spoke to Manchester Metropolitan University's senior lecturer in healthcare Dr. Manju Pallam about navigating higher education as an international colleague and student. Dr. Manju Pallam is recognised for her extensive contributions to healthcare education, management, quality analysis, and clinical research. As well as her roles in the Chief Nursing Officer’s BAME Strategic Advisory Group and the British Indian Nurses Association, she is also the international lead at Manchester Metropolitan University, and is passionate about building inclusion. In this episode, we explore: Barriers and challenges for international colleagues and students entering HE. How international colleagues and students can navigate these challenges. What higher education institutions can do to minimise these barriers. Host: Dr Sayema Rahman Khan, founder of SAWHE Producer: Sumaiya Motara, SAWHE Digital Communications Lead About the SAWHE network This is a grassroots, community-led initiative dedicated to amplifying the visibility, voice, and leadership of South Asian women across UK universities. We exist so that South Asian women are never alone in their academic journey – offering a safe, inclusive…

People in this episode

Host: Dr Sayema Rahman Khan

Guest: Dr. Manju Pallam

Topics covered

• support for international colleagues
• challenges in higher education
• inclusion in academia
• healthcare education
• navigating barriers

Keywords

• international colleagues
• higher education
• inclusion
• healthcare education
• barriers
• support
• academic journey

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Manchester Metropolitan University, Chief Nursing Officer’s BAME Strategic Advisory Group, British Indian Nurses Association, SAWHE

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