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Equity, diversity and inclusion Also referred to as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), what do these three terms mean in higher education? Academics explore how equity, diversity and inclusion issues should shape universities’ teaching, culture and management. Find advice to help create inclusive learning and research environments, support diverse students and staff and design university policies which widen access to higher education and enable everyone to thrive.
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Faculty must stand together in the face of hostility
What happens now that university presidents are willing to stand up individually and collectively in the face of governmental hostility ? Chris Dietrich examines the historical context leading up to it and …
Stop treating disability support as an afterthought
Find out what prevents university staff from disclosing invisible disabilities – and steps their institutions can take to change that
Ways to make your learning materials accessible and inclusive
Advice on laying the groundwork for inclusive teaching and using tools that help students with specific needs thrive
Successful outreach requires an agile approach
Guidance on reviewing and refreshing an outreach offering to better support underrepresented groups into higher education
Not all students want to fit in , but every student wants to matter
Making students feel they matter can dramatically improve lecture attendance . Here are ways to do it
Creating a culture of belonging with inclusive pedagogy
How to use a ‘ manual of me ’
Bridging the gap between academia and local communities
Diversity isn ’ t a one - off task , it ’ s a learning journey
What matters to students ’ sense of belonging ?
Unlocking minority students ’ potential with an asset model approach
How can we tackle the gaps in attainment and outcomes between racialised ethnic minority and white students ? This resource shares best practice based on running …
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
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 ?
Making admissions processes fair on Black students
How we can use alternative criteria and targeted outreach to promote fair access to higher education for Black students
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 staff . …
How to humanise engineering education and why we must
Despite years of effort across the education sector , engineering sciences are still not gender equitable . Incorporating more social sciences into engineering education could …
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 …
How living with blepharospasm helped me become a better teacher
Read about a strategy that helped an educator living with an eye condition build emotional resilience and create a more inclusive classroom environment
How to support neurodivergent postgraduate researchers
How can universities ensure PhD students of all neurotypes can thrive ? Here ’ s how to provide neurodiversity - affirmative supervision
Rethinking online learning to tackle global injustices
A critical look at how online learning can be used to decolonise global development curricula
How can we better support our postgraduate students ?
The challenges postgraduate taught students face are different from those of their undergraduate counterparts . Here are some ways to help them overcome them
Five ways coaching can improve the university experience of Black students
The ethnicity awarding gap continues to be an issue in UK universities , especially for Black students . Could coaching be the answer ?
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 …
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 transformational ’
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 …
Low - cost ways to support women academics
Offering mentorship opportunities , supporting peer groups and addressing bias are some of the ways institutions can support women academics
How higher education can lead the way in refugee resettlement
Higher education has an important role to play in the global refugee crisis . Here ’ s how a national initiative resettled refugees and helped them continue their education in …
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
Principles of Indigenous leadership and self - care in the academy
Indigenous leadership requires resilience , humility and self - awareness . These 10 principles offer a guide to cultivating wellness and fostering a supportive …
Five steps to decolonise your university curriculum and pave the way for a better future
How can universities reset their curricula and embrace a range of experiences ? Here are five ways to start down the path of decolonisation
We need to dismantle the promotion patriarchy in academia from the inside
Women in academia are promoted at far lower rates than their male peers and are under - represented in senior positions . To fix this , universities will need to embrace …
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 …
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 Chester
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 to get started
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
How to bring Indigenous knowledge into classrooms and curricula
Academic institutions have a mandate to engage and serve the Indigenous communities whose land they occupy , writes Edward Polanco . Here , he offers tangible …
