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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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Campus design for access and inclusion
Advice for institutions to develop more accessible and inclusive campuses for students and staff with disabilities , by Jon Roylance
I ’ m a disabled student – this is what I worry about when applying to your university
Phoebe Allen , an A - level student with cerebral palsy and full - time wheelchair user , outlines how universities can better accommodate disabled students
Supervising neurodiverse postgraduate researchers
Advice for supervisors to tailor their support and guidance for neurodiverse postgraduate researchers , based on conversations with two autistic PGRs
Where ’ s our Black bereavement leave ?
Higher education routinely ignores the emotional needs of Black faculty and staff , particularly after traumatic events , and it ’ s time for that to change , says Angel Jones
What ’ s next for university admissions ?
With the impact of AI on applications as yet unknown and affirmative action in the US at risk , Rick Clark speculates on the future of college admissions . His hope ? That the …
How university leaders can use an ‘ innovation for ’ mindset to drive enrolment
For US colleges and universities , the key to turning around falling enrolment is to directly respond to concerns about affordability , accessibility and return on …
How to encourage gender equity in interdisciplinary research
A study into gender balances of interdisciplinary research teams shows that the presence of women is beneficial up to a point . Elisabeth Browning suggests ways …
Business school recruitment : disrupt to diversify
A genuine commitment to championing greater equity , diversity and inclusion in business education demands a paradigm shift , says Arnold Longboy
Improving admissions : how to evaluate the whole student
Brooke Wilson and Karin - Jill Magaziner Schneider discuss admissions criteria and how best to ensure the process considers the whole student
THE podcast : career advice , LGBTQ + in the academy and public speaking tips
Hear from Ray Crossman , an out university president living with HIV in the US , about his career path , and Brian Bloch , a presentation and communication expert , on how to …
Primary sources as a tool for greater diversity
Primary sources can be used to diversify curricula and bring in marginalised voices . Jade G . Winn and Michaela Ullmann explain what library teams can do to support …
Social mobility via social media : opportunities for career services
Four practical suggestions for how university career services can make greater use of social media to support social mobility among their students
Intersectionality is the only way to nurture academics of colour
Finding the blind spots in EDI efforts will more effectively support academics sitting at the intersection of minority identities . Here are three places to start
With an ‘ epidemic ’ of poor mental health , what can universities do to help ?
Practical guidance for universities on how they can support the growing number of staff experiencing challenges relating to mental health and well - being
Compassionate teaching for students with ADHD
Small but considered adaptations to teaching can support students with ADHD to succeed at university . Fiona S . Baker lists modifications that can make all the …
Embracing inclusivity with ‘ y ’ all ’ : why this pronoun deserves a fresh look
In a recent online meeting , a colleague told me that using that word made me sound uneducated . So I set out to see if it is really sending a bad message
How to decolonise initial teacher education : start with yourself
Decolonisation has the potential to rattle higher education ’ s sandstones and ivory towers , yet many struggle to know where to start . Karen Lambert and lisahunter use …
Decolonising the curriculum through collaboration , partnership and dissemination
Tips on how to decolonise curricula through collaboration , partnership and dissemination , from four university educators
The power of gender - sensitive mentoring
Mentoring is a powerful tool to enhance job satisfaction and work - life balance . This guide aims to help mentors adopt a gender - sensitive approach to support women and …
Action to improve diversity and inclusion for Black students and staff
Where should action to improve equity , diversity and inclusion within universities be focused in order to have a tangible impact ? Christina Dzineku and Patrice Sewou explain
Decolonising learning through access to primary sources
Mathematicians have always looked at old problems in new ways . A database of original sources will give university - level mathematics students a global , historical …
Knowledge and approaches needed for trauma - informed teaching
What steps can be taken to minimise trauma in the classroom ? Marc Mason explains how it works and presents itself
Managing excluding behaviour and bigotry in the classroom
A reflective tool to help university teachers manage inappropriate or offensive behaviour in the classroom , presented by Donna Hurford and Valeria Borsotti
Universities must acknowledge the value of students in recovery
University throws up many temptations , but if we offer the right support for addiction we are often rewarded with strong , tenacious students and staff
Pay it forward : how to help students secure financial aid
How college administrators can help prospective and enrolled students secure financial aid to see them through higher education , by Aimee Huffstetler
A global effort to decolonise a reading list
Academics and students from five countries worked together to decolonise a reading list for a public health module , through a global lens . Here , they describe how they did it
How can we help academia produce more women entrepreneurs ?
The key change required to help female academics found spin - out companies is rebalancing the gender diversity of the investment community , but universities …
How to train university staff to become anti - racist agents of change
Advice on supporting higher education professionals to become anti - racist agents of change , based on Adam Danquah ’ s experience doing so within his institution
THE podcast : breaking down barriers with research and student - led campaigns
Winners of the Times Higher Education 2021 Awards discuss how their research and student - led campaigns navigate difficult and taboo topics
A guide to promoting equity in HE for refugees and asylum seekers
Steps that universities can take to help refugees and asylum seekers access and successfully progress through higher education
A calendar activity that can help in the battle against burnout
Working out how you want to spend your time versus how you actually spend it can be a useful tool for ensuring investment in your physical and mental health , says Sara Metz
Salary negotiation – a guide for faculty members
In the age of inflation , increased competition and an emphasis on adjunct faculty roles , knowing how to effectively negotiate your salary is key
Universities need policies and practices to tackle work - life balance
Broadly speaking , some countries do family - friendly policies and practices better than others – but there are great benefits to be had for everyone , says Siu Oi Ling
Mix technology and personal contact to support students
A sophisticated algorithm and a simple phone call have proved to be a formula for student retention . And it ’ s not stopping as the pandemic recedes , says Jonathan Powles
Universities must stop policing and surveilling international PGRs
From controlling travel to failing to provide adequate support , universities ’ treatment of international postgrads is harming the research community and the HE sector
Challenging elitism in medicine
Early and ongoing support , inclusive selection processes and gateway programmes can help address the inequalities in access to medical training
Tips on providing free public access to your university library
A university library should provide a gateway into the institution for surrounding communities , explains Andrew Barker , as he shares advice on creating a ‘ library …
How a sustainable internship programme can support social mobility
Students from disadvantaged backgrounds can remain on the back foot when entering the workforce . This programme offers higher education practitioners a replicable …
