Diversity and inclusion work
What trauma-informed practice is not
Before trauma-informed care can be the norm across all areas of the university, academic and professional staff need to understand what it is. Here, three academics…
Bridging the gap between academia and local communities
Institutions that integrate public engagement into their core mission will contribute to stronger, more connected communities. Here are lessons from running an on-campus…
How to be empathetic when teaching first-year students
Creating a supportive and understanding learning environment can build trust, lessen anxiety and improve learning outcomes for students entering university.…
Diversity isn’t a one-off task, it’s a learning journey
With diversity practices under threat, where can universities go from here? Ibiyemi Omeihe and Kingsley O. Omeihe outline the path to truly inclusive learning
What matters to students’ sense of belonging?
Using an intersectional and decolonial lens and fostering the formation of a discipline-specific identity are some of the ways to make belonging the cornerstone, rather than…
Building a culture of care to support students’ mental health
Mental health support is a community-wide concern, which includes easy-to-access counselling, staff awareness and training, an empathetic environment and community…
How civic arts programmes can make students feel welcome
Empowering students to co-create music events with peers can foster a sense of belonging in their university and city. Here’s how a student-community collective …
White privilege doesn’t exist for working-class men in higher education
Consider social class a protected characteristic and remove financial barriers to make HE accessible to white, working-class men, writes Mark Butterick
‘Why do we still timetable classes as if students don’t have lives outside university?’
As the block model has evolved from educational outlier to established practice, the questions it raises about how higher education is delivered are increasingly…
British sign language users deserve a place in higher education
BSL users are under-represented in academia. What can we do to foster an inclusive environment for them?
Starting a support group for students with disabilities
Supporting students with disabilities in regions where universities place less emphasis on equity, diversity and inclusion requires a proactive approach from …
Imagine an age-inclusive university sector
Age inclusion should be part of universities’ mission, as well as their day-to-day operations. To not support staff and students at all stages of their academic life is an opportunity missed
Using literature to increase students’ empathy
Asking students to reflect on emotions through literary works can enhance their empathy. Here are some tried and tested methods
Why transfer student programmes are key to expanding access
Students need and want flexible, affordable pathways into higher education, so universities need to support non-traditional avenues, remove barriers and take …
How can universities encourage active ageing?
As life expectancies rise, universities must prepare to welcome more older students. Here are some ways to ensure institutions are inclusive spaces for these learners
Opening doors to computer science education
Ways to get more students from under-represented backgrounds into computer science, including offering joint undergraduate degrees and master’s degrees that …
THE podcast: what Indigenous knowledge brings to higher education
Two Indigenous university leaders explain how their institutions support First Nations’ participation in higher education, create space for community and build trust in…
‘The experience of mixing with peers from other schools and engaging with university life is…
By building a bridge between high school and university, outreach teams can foster aspiration and provide tangible pathways for students who might not otherwise pursue…
Three lessons for interfaith engagement on campus
How can we build a religiously plural community on campus in times of global division? Ten years on from the LSE Faith Centre’s opening, James Walters reflects on three…
Intercultural communication between PhD supervisors and candidates
Culture goes beyond language and national origins, so doctoral supervisors need curiosity and an open mindset in their interactions to maximise performance and…
We need to get to know our international students better
To create inclusive classrooms for international students, we must address bias and challenge assumptions. Here’s how
Truth is necessary for reconciliation
Good intentions and generalisations can harm reconciliation in the classroom and academy, writes Daniel Sims
Preparing students for careers in the creative industries
How interdisciplinary and experiential learning that is integrated into inclusive curricula can equip students for their future creative careers
Start the journey of anti-colonial work with these first steps
Many non-Indigenous staff are worried about doing anti-colonial work for fear of getting it wrong. Sue Sharpe shares four tips for getting started
How can we make HE more accessible for those with criminal convictions?
Students with criminal convictions are often left out of higher education widening participation efforts. This resource challenges the narrative and offers …
Walls into walkways
Access to library spaces in preparation for exams is helping Dublin secondary school students find a pathway into university. Here’s how DCU Library has made them…
Here’s how we can support long-term research staff
Language use and reskilling are just two of the considerations for higher education institutions when it comes to supporting staff who don’t fit into the early career…
Neurodiversity-affirming education is key to supporting students into the creative industries
More needs to be done to support neurodivergent people seeking careers in the creative industries. Here are some strategies
A toolkit for working with students as partners
Bringing the student voice into the creation of a toolkit to decolonise and diversify university reading lists was a key purpose of a library project at the University of…
Co-creating PhD programmes for Black UK students offers a route to reparative justice
How to co-create, recruit and deliver PhD programmes for Black students: lessons from the University of Glasgow’s James McCune Smith (JMS) scholarship and …
Building a university library service where everyone feels welcome
Practical actions and meaningful community engagement can support libraries’ work to be more equitable, inclusive and sustainable. Here are ways …
Media training can combat low BME representation in academia
Advice from Imperial College London’s new media training academy to help BME researchers build their profiles and increase the reach of their research
How we support accessible learning for students with disabilities
See how effective support, from the provision of counselling services, Autism Spectrum Disorder induction days and appropriate work experience opportunities,…
Income should not determine outcomes for young musicians
If we accept the view that music education is only for the rich, it makes us complicit in stifling the life choices of talented artists, writes Jennie Henley
Empower the next generation with an inclusive approach to enterprise education
How to enable all our students, especially those from under-represented communities, to become entrepreneurs
How to embed inclusion into the curriculum
From getting buy-in at the highest level within an institution to clearly communicating inclusivity goals, Liz Jones outlines the foundations for putting…
Working with local authorities to support asylum seekers into HE
How institutions can partner with local authorities to provide English language support to asylum seekers and refugees who wish to pursue higher education
Address the lack of research in Para sport by embedding students in doctoral programmes
The Embedded Scientist Approach places doctoral students in Para sport-focused research programmes. Vicky Goosey-Tolfrey explores the lessons she learned from…
Ensuring online education is inclusive and accessible to all
Creating a culture of inclusivity where every student feels welcome and listened to is paramount. Here are some ways to achieve it
A model of authentic knowledge exchange to advance social inclusion
An example of how knowledge exchange can help remedy social injustice and bring forward previously overlooked perspectives, based on a project at Hull’s Wilberforce…
Embracing linguistic diversity and equity in global academic publishing
English operates as a gatekeeper in academia, determining who can access and contribute to the most prestigious platforms of knowledge production. We…
Embrace the potential of dyslexic thinkers for the future of research
Academia has made progress in recognising neurodiversity, but dyslexic academics still face significant barriers. Here’s how universities can embrace cultural …
School Tasking: forget explosions, it’s all about the skills
Successful university outreach doesn’t always have to involve awe-inspiring explosions and colour-changing chemical reactions, but it should seek to hone key skills through…
Giving voice and taking action: equity-driven leadership
Ways for leaders of community colleges to encourage collective practices that advance equity and social justice for their institutions and the wider community
Building equitable learning pathways in higher education
Higher education pathways that enable equitable opportunities for students to gain the required academic knowledge and skills for successful study are …
How university leaders can hold firm on the glass cliff
In her book ‘Leading from the Margins’, Mary Dana Hinton considers the challenges facing the next generation of women and people of colour in leadership positions
A guide to supporting student parents at university: part three
In the final piece in her series, Andy Todd explores ways personal tutors can help their tutees transition into university smoothly
A guide to supporting student parents at university: part two
The second in a three-part series provides detailed, practical guidance on how student parents can be supported to succeed at UK universities
A guide to supporting student parents at university: part one
The first in a three-part series provides an overview on how student parents can be supported to succeed at UK universities
Five ways to make higher education more accessible to neurodivergent people
By making workplaces more neurodivergent-friendly, we can improve the environment for everyone. Here are five ways to do it
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