2015 Spring Forum: Equity in access

04 Editorial – Laura Rumbley
05 Contributors
06 In conversation with commissioner Tibor Navracsics
Plans and projects of the European Commissioner for
Education, Culture, Youth and Sport
10 Same but different – Stuart Billingham
Respecting diversity while promoting equality
13 Unmasking inequalities – Tamsin Hinton-Smith
The lone parent experience in international academia
16 Beyond just the degree – Mirka Tvaruzkova
Can gender equality in access push societal change?
18 Mind the gap – Miriam Langeveld & Helene Bernot Hullero
The gender gap is far from closed, but there’s hope
21 Hurdles & Opportunities – Kees Smit
Benefits of giving immigrant students a chance
24 Equity through recognition – Anthony Vickers
Grading after the mobility period
26 Action-based learning that makes a difference – Nora Ann Colton
A case study from the University of East London
29 Moving with the times – Glenda Crosling
Using technology and contemporary teaching to maximise
student potential
32 (No) Limits – Ann Heelan & Leen Thienpondt
Mobile students with disabilities speak of their experiences
34 Barriers to inclusive mobility – Victor Piorecky
How poor services limit the choices of special needs students
36 Effective inclusion – Michele Scheib
Making inclusion of special needs students a reality
38 Putting the international in equity – Graeme Atherton (*Editor's pick)
Access beyond national boundaries
41 Blog spot
Online news, views and insights
42 Centuries of excellence: Scottish higher education
The past, present and future
51 Events calendar
Upcoming events in the field