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All Accents Welcome

All Accents Welcome is a University-wide campaign that celebrates linguistic diversity and challenges accent bias across our campus.

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All Accents Welcome

The impact of accent bias

Accents are an integral part of who we are, and can carry information about our identities.

30% of university students reported

35% of university students reported

Celebrating a rich diversity of voices

Hear from our students and staff as they share what their accents mean to them and how accent bias has impacted their experiences at university.

All Accents Welcome

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4I8TPJpJD8

Video transcript: All Accents Welcome.

Tackling accent bias

You can make a difference by:

  • reflecting on the assumptions you make based on people’s accents
  • Listening respectfully and without judgement
  • Speaking up against accent-based discrimination.

Report accent-based discrimination

If you witness or experience accent-based discrimination while studying or working at University of Leeds, report it via Report + Support.