Student Equality and Inclusion

Student Equality and Inclusion

Under the new Student Success Directorate, the Student Equality and Inclusion Team are led by Marissa Hill, Associate Director, Student Equality and Inclusion and are made up of the Academic Development & Inclusion (ADI) Team and the Disabled Student Support (DSS) Team. You can read more about the team's remits below:

Academic Development & Inclusion (ADI) Team

We provide workforce development and support to Hallam staff to enable the delivery of effective and inclusive pedagogic and academic practices. 

Learn more about our ADI colleagues and their backgrounds in terms of both professional and personal experiences:

Helen Kay Helen Kay, Senior Lecturer, Academic Development & Inclusion

Paddy Turner Paddy Turner, Senior Lecturer, Academic Development & Inclusion

Rachel Stone Rachel Stone, Senior Lecturer, Academic Development & Inclusion

Julie Smith Julie Smith, Operations Officer

Natalie Brownell Natalie Brownell, Senior Administrator

Disabled Student Support (DSS) Team

The team recommends reasonable adjustments through the provision of learning contracts and the delivery of specialist services. We play a key role in raising awareness of the legal obligation to anticipate the support requirements of disabled students and we promote the development of Inclusive Practice. 

We support students with a range of disabilities, including specific learning difficulties, sensory impairments, mental health difficulties, medical and physical conditions and autism spectrum condition. 

 

Find out more:

Last updated: 29th May 2025 NB