Joint Research and Placement Café
Open for all to attend
Research and Placement Café: Experiences of marginalised occupational therapy students.
About the event
This Participatory Action Research project explored the experiences of marginalised occupational therapy students. Working as co-researchers, students and staff designed interviews, a focus group and an online survey, with 27 students participating. Findings show frequent microaggressions and systemic barriers, especially on placement, leading students to cope by minimising incidents or masking identities. Despite this, participants demonstrated resilience and strengths, particularly empathy and perspective-taking. Supportive relationships with tutors, educators and peers were crucial.
For more information visit our Placement Cafe | RCOT and Research web page
Booking your place
Booking your ticket: This event is open to all.
Bookings close: Thursday 11 December 2025 at 1pm.
Online access: We'll send you details of how to join the event nearer the time.
Contact: [email protected] if you have any questions.
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