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Diversify: new developments
Latest news: Recent recruitment

In early April we recruited the 2007-08 Diversify bursaries. Eight candidates were interviewed and we were able to offer a range of Diversify bursary packages to seven people.

UEA and the University of Southampton are partners in funding two of the MLA bursaries, so we have been able to offer an additional two places.

Evaluations

The MA has commissioned Hopkins van Mil: Creative Connections to undertake the next evaluation of the Diversify scheme.

We have asked them to look at the following:

  • Whether any new patterns are emerging since the previous evaluations (2004), particularly in terms of the relative benefits of bursaries and traineeships

  • The MA's success in implementing the recommendations of those evaluations

  • What further changes could be made to the scheme

  • The effectiveness of the MA's support systems for individuals and organisations


  • As a starting point, the consultants will examine:

  • The two training models offered by Diversify

  • Post-training workforce issues

  • Professional development opportunities

  • Networking by participants outside of the Diversify scheme

  • Support structures introduced by the MA

  • Impact of hosting a traineeship or bursary placement on host venues


  • The research phase of the evaluation has started in April with the final report due to be completed by the end of the summer. The report will help us put together a five year plan for Diversify to take to MA Council in the autumn.

    In addition to recommendations arising from the evaluation there are some other areas the MA wishes to explore:

  • Different models of training

  • Expansion of the scheme


  • To read the MA's evaluation of Diversify, click here (pdf, 06/04)

    To read MLA's evaluation of Diversify, click here (pdf, 06/04)

    More information

    To download the report from the Accentuate the positive: new strategies for workforce diversity, click here (word)

    To download the Diversify Toolkit, click here (pdf)

    For more information on Diversify, please click here




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