Six Years of (Un)Belonging: Enhancing Student Belonging and Educational Outcomes at the University of Westminster

Rawlinson, S. 2026. Six Years of (Un)Belonging: Enhancing Student Belonging and Educational Outcomes at the University of Westminster.

TitleSix Years of (Un)Belonging: Enhancing Student Belonging and Educational Outcomes at the University of Westminster
AuthorsRawlinson, S.
TypeProject report
Abstract

This report synthesises six years of internal research (2019–20 to 2024–25) on student sense of belonging at the University of Westminster, integrating findings from institutional surveys, qualitative studies, and a bespoke survey on co curricular participation. It provides the first consolidated institutional evidence base on how belonging is experienced, what shapes it, and how it relates to student outcomes.

KeywordsBelonging
Peer connection
Co-curricular participation
Structural constraints
Year2026
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