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How to achieve equity in higher education Deconstructing equity, diversity and inclusion, part one: how to ensure a rich variety of students and staff have a fair chance to thrive within universities
This is the first part in our series unpicking the equity, diversity and inclusion work that has become a mainstay at universities around the world. Find advice on adapting pedagogies and services to support varied needs and talents across your campus community, and to close the equity gap so that each individual can fulfil their potential. These resources answer questions including what is equity ? How can you bring equity into your teaching and research practices? And how can universities be equitable employers?
Copyright © 2025 THE - Times Higher Education. All rights reserved. Do we need equity or equality to make things ‘ fair ’ ? Actually , we need both
Fair , to some people , means everyone getting the same thing . But that ’ s only fair if everyone begins at the same place and needs the same things to succeed , says Todd Zakrajsek
Widening access to postgraduate studies : from research to strategy to action
Providing equitable access into and through higher education is a constant battle , especially in postgraduate research …
Supporting equity among students in group work
Natasha Holmes and Kira Treibergs share strategies for preventing implicit biases affecting student group dynamics , and facilitating …
How to design early college programmes that foster success for under - represented …
David Dugger explains what an early college programme should focus on in order to improve outcomes for students from under …
Equitable teaching that creates pathways to success for all students
Andrew Estrada Phuong and co - authors present a framework for an adaptive equity - oriented pedagogy that helps diverse students achieve better results
Co - creation and empowerment : pathways to better student engagement
Effective approaches universities can take to promote equity and improve student learning outcomes and employability , shared by a team from the University of Salford
Yes , your university perpetuates racism against BAME academics : what …
Henrika McCoy and Madeline Lee run through the questions you should ask when examining if your institution perpetuates …
How to create a sense of belonging for black students in a majority white …
Taking active , practical and nuanced approaches to ensuring the belonging of black students in majority white universities , at a …
Challenging Islamophobia across higher education
Ibtihal Ramadan explains why Islamophobia remains absent from many universities ’ efforts to tackle racism and …
Fostering freedom in PhD students : how supervisors can shape accessible paths for doctoral research
Clive Palmer looks at alternative approaches to PhDs that open postgraduate research to more candidates – for professional development , career change or just love of learning
Research supervision : working with the individual in front of you
Lorraine Hope explains how to mitigate student anxiety and avoid toxic competition with a person - centred approach to supervision
Breaking the oldest rules in the book : making promotion and tenure more …
Pardis Mahdavi and Scott Brooks explain how a rethink of the processes that govern promotion and tenure to put diversity work at …
We must dismantle the invisible career barriers in HE
Despite surface appearances , universities ’ recruitment and selection practices still present hidden obstacles to under …
Has government investment in higher education equity been worth it ?
Evaluating the success of sector - wide initiatives is fraught , but there are some universal truths that should be considered , say …
Universal design for learning : an introduction and getting started
Universal design for learning offers ways to plan teaching and learning to accommodate diverse students and help learners develop the self - efficacy they need to be successful , says Dara Cassidy
The case for using universal design for learning at your institution
Universal design for learning can be the answer when searching for true equity in our universities . Jacqui Whittle and Caroline Pike outline the how and why
Adult ADHD and higher education : improving the student experience
Alex Conner and James Brown explain why adult ADHD is linked to underachievement in higher education and what institutions can …
Making online learning accessible for students with disabilities
Online learning offers opportunities to widen accessibility for disabled students through careful course design and delivery . Clare …
Teaching visually impaired students – and making class materials more …
Hannah Thompson , a partially blind academic , offers six tips for ensuring an inclusive learning environment
Online exams are growing in popularity : how can they be fair and robust ?
Nicholas Harmer and Alison Hill share advice on using unique datasets to deter student collusion in online exams
Equity , agency and transparency : making assessment work better for students and academics
Carol Evans explains how to design assessment and feedback practices that are authentic and deepen students ’ learning and confidence in the long term
Creating equitable research partnerships across continents
Shabbar Jaffar provides tips for successful international collaborations built on trust , appropriate recognition and …
Strangers in a strange land : how supervisors can support international …
Ravinder Anand - Ivell explains how early investment of time and empathy can help international postgraduate research …
Advice for early career researchers on handling workplace inequality , prejudice …
Sarah Jasim and Shaakir Salam offer early career researchers advice on how to navigate issues of inequality , prejudice and exclusion in the …
