University of Strathclyde Signs the Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showman and Boater into Higher Education Pledge

The motion

That the Parliament recognises the University of Strathclyde for being the first Scottish higher education institution to sign the Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showman and Boater into Higher Education Pledge; understands that this was launched on 20 January 2021 in a bid to increase support and representation in academia of people from Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showman and Boater (GTRSB) communities; notes that only 3% to 4% of the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller populations aged 18 to 30 access higher education, compared with 43% of the general population; acknowledges that, as part of its pledge, the University of Strathclyde will now have a named contact for GTRSB students, develop and promote guidance for staff regarding GTRSB students, and will include existing GTRSB students in support offerings, including the Strathclyde Cares scheme, and encourages other higher education institutions in Scotland to sign the pledge so that more of Scotland’s GTRSB young people feel welcome in higher education settings.

No recorded vote on this motion. Most motions are never debated, and many that are debated are agreed without a division. Vote records are published from 2011.

SNP 11 Lab 2 Green 2

Party shown is each supporter’s party when the motion was published.

No contribution in the Official Report cites S5M-23987 by reference.