Rehana Awan

Rehana is a Lecturer in EDI Implementation at the Open University (OU) in the School of Computing and Communications as well as being the Academic Lead for Interdisciplinary Studies across the OU . With a degree in Social Sciences and Masters in Online and Distance Education (Open), Rehana has always been driven by a curiosity to explore access, participation and equity in education. As a doctoral researcher she is gathering the stories of Black and Brown students and equitable outcomes. With over 23 years of experience as an educator, she has honed her skills and leads others to establish parity in student success and staff experiences. She has contributed significantly to the OU’s Black and Minority Ethnic Staff Network as co-chair, and is also an Associate Lecturer on DD102 Introducing the Social Sciences. Prior to joining the OU 16 years ago, Rehana worked in a local Further Education College leading on their Access Programme, and headed Teacher Training. Outside of work when she’s not procrastinating with her research, Rehana tries to keep fit by running, lifting weights, walking her Romanian Rescue ‘Nemo’ who has only one ear, running two teenagers around, and clearing up after her 2 cats!

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