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Embracing diversity in higher education Deconstructing equity, diversity and inclusion, part two: how to support diversity at every level of higher education, from student admissions and curriculum development to academic tenure and promotion
Find insight on how universities can enhance and celebrate diversity through their students, their course design and their academic and support staff. Learn what diversity policies need to be put in place to ensure entry into and successful paths through higher education for students and staff from non-traditional and minority groups. From writing diversity statements to decolonising curricula and navigating the academic career ladder, gather tips from higher education professionals all over the world.
Copyright © 2025 THE - Times Higher Education. All rights reserved. Rekindling passion for equality , diversity and inclusion work
Equality , diversity and inclusion work is too often dogged by scepticism and dismissed as a tick - box exercise . So how can institutional leaders rekindle enthusiasm and belief in the work ? Rajani Naidoo shares her top recommendations
How to attract and support non - traditional students in higher education
Hurdles and obstacles are created from the outset and then vice - chancellors wonder why their student population is not diverse , says …
Are STEM admissions processes hindering our diversity efforts ?
The requirement for potential STEM students to have studied traditionally related subjects such as maths and physics seems …
Targeted advice and guidance is crucial for widening participation
Especially post - Covid , pupils need a strong foundation that prepares them for future post - 18 decisions
Diversity statements : what to avoid and what to include
Diversity statements are increasingly important for faculty , both when teaching online and applying for jobs . Pardis Mahdavi and Scott Brooks outline what to avoid and what to include when drafting a diversity statement
Diversity statements : the good , the bad and the ugly
Diversity statements can be created with good intentions but still manage to perpetuate inequality . Henrika McCoy and Madeline Lee detail what to look out for and suggested action
Fool ’ s gold : career advice for young , Black academics
Freshly minted professor Jason Arday provides tips for aspiring Black and ethnic minority academics on how to safeguard themselves …
Moving beyond statements of commitment to taking action on …
Tips for universities to examine their practices to ensure racial equity is embedded across institutional structures , by Shames Maskeen …
Meritocracy in the academy isn ’ t fit for purpose – but we can fix it
Institutions need to think about who they ’ re picking and foster both literacy and competence around minority issues as the first steps to a …
This model is the future of diversity in higher education
Coming together for support is the only way forward – and the Council of Coalitions is the model for inter - group organising we desperately need , says Pardis Mahdavi
Leaks and holes : beyond the pipeline versus process debate on diversity
A pipeline does exist in higher ed , but process and structural violence in education writ large keep puncturing the pipe , says Pardis Mahdavi
Urgent steps to prevent the pandemic stalling women ’ s academic careers
The pandemic put a disproportionate strain on female academics , research suggests , so now universities need to take robust action to …
Hidden in plain sight : spotlighting invisible Black female academics
Jummy Okoya outlines actions higher education institutions should take to encourage more Black women into academia and support …
Boosting female representation in STEM is crucial to global innovation
Addressing the gender disparity in STEM isn ’ t just a question of striving for a fairer society , it ’ s also fundamental to solving the complex …
Decolonising the curriculum – how do I get started ?
Rowena Arshad provides pointers for any teaching academics considering how to get started on decolonising their curriculum
Decolonising medicine , part one : taking the first steps
Decolonisation should not be limited to arts and social sciences , but many struggle with how to apply it across STEM disciplines . In her first resource , Musarrat Maisha Reza shares advice on effective approaches to decolonising medicine
Promoting community and inclusiveness to diverse and dispersed students
Three psychology lecturers share insight into how to create inclusive learning communities and courses that work for …
Making space for academic colleagues to think about race as part of pedagogy
Kevin Brazant shares tips on how to use digital content creation to deconstruct themes of equality , diversity and inclusion with …
Disruptive innovation in the classroom : making higher education more …
Elizabeth Langran outlines three areas of university teaching where disruptive innovation should be actively encouraged to …
Where are the leaders with a disability in higher education ?
While support is available for people with a disability in universities , this is not translating to senior leadership positions – to the detriment of individuals and the sector as a whole , say Paul Harpur and Brooke Sz ü cs
Overcoming barriers to accessible and inclusive digital learning
Tim Coughlan offers three key strategies that help to make digital learning more accessible and inclusive , each relating to technology , study support and pedagogy
