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Champion inclusion on your campus Deconstructing equity, diversity and inclusion, part three: how to create a university where all students and staff feel welcomed and valued
As universities strive to improve diversity across higher education, they must also work to ensure all students and staff feel welcomed, seen and heard. This is where inclusion becomes central to the advancement of EDI. This collection of resources offers everyone feels represented and respected
Copyright © 2025 THE - Times Higher Education. All rights reserved. It is about ‘ people knowing who I am ’ : reflections on how to guide inclusion work in universities
Advice on using a framework called ‘ the Inclusion Compass ’ to guide inclusion work within universities , based on a pan - European research project carried out to explore how this could work across higher education
Revolving roles : creating inclusive , engaging , participant - led learning activities
‘ Revolving roles ’ is a simple , adaptable method for designing learning activities that challenge and change conventional ‘ leader ’ …
Belonging : why it is the next step on the equity , diversity and inclusion ladder
Belonging feels good , improves student retention rates and supports other EDI efforts . Joanna West offers six ways …
Say my name : the importance of correct terms , titles and pronunciation
Jane Bryan shares lessons in handling people ’ s names with respect and sensitivity , ensuring correct use and pronunciation to boost …
Making undergraduate access to research experience transparent and inclusive
A barrier to research careers is accessing the relevant experience . Saloni Krishnan and Nura Sidarus outline a scheme that has helped a wider range of undergraduate students secure research placements
Three immediate changes academics can make to close awarding gaps
Tutors have a responsibility to identify and bridge attainment gaps in their programmes and must work proactively to bring about positive impact for their students
Immediacy cues are a great starting point for fostering inclusive classes
Both verbal and non - verbal cues , such as pronouncing names correctly , smiling and making eye contact signal to students that …
Gatekeepers or greeters ? We must demystify university for first - gen students
Stone Meredith gives advice on using positive introductory phrases and how this can help first - generation students navigate university
Digital citizenship : creating safe and inclusive online learning spaces
Digital citizenship , or the ability to use and connect via technology responsibly , is now a vital life skill that educators must foster …
We need to create a tutoring army to level up education
Getting student volunteers to tutor less - privileged children would boost fundamental education for those who need it most and provide a national social mobility service , says Lee Elliot Major
Running a diverse team is harder work – but the rewards are immense
John Womersley managed more than 50 nationalities on a € 3 billion science project . Here , he reflects on the experience and gives tips on getting the most out of a diverse team
Managers are so far from the front line ; how can they advance EDI ?
Authentic leadership involves being clear about one ’ s values but taking a step back to allow others the space to develop the scope …
We need to notice who is missing from the decision - making table – and act
It ’ s up to individuals to notice who is not present on committees and up to institutions to ensure that all voices are represented and …
Embedding equality , diversity and inclusion within public policy training for academics
Steps higher education institutions can take to make their policy engagement training programmes as diverse and inclusive as …
10 ways universities can tackle gender inequality
Ellie Bothwell outlines recommendations from THE ’ s recent report on how universities around the world are performing on gender equality
Breaking barriers for women : how to build effective parental leave
Seven academics who recently navigated the topsy - turvy world of maternity leave make six recommendations for ensuring motherhood is compatible with academia
Teaching visually impaired students – and making class materials more …
Hannah Thompson , a partially blind academic , offers six tips for ensuring an inclusive learning environment
We can help students with intellectual disabilities shatter glass ceilings
With the right approach and a strong institutional commitment , students with intellectual disabilities can thrive at university and in the …
Mentoring and teaching women with disabilities in universities
Inclusive teaching and mentoring practices that support women with disabilities to succeed in higher education , while improving access for …
Universities must take a more holistic approach to social mobility
Financial support is only part of the equation – human and social capital are also crucial for helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds , says Andrew Burke
If we truly want a level playing field , we must focus on social capital
For minoritised students to really benefit from HE , they need support to understand the world of work , build connections and activate networks
