Equity, diversity and inclusion

By Anonymous (not verified) , 6 October, 2021

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. 

By Laura.Duckett , 24 June, 2026

Widen access to higher education by improving school attainment

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With school attainment a key driver of progression to university, outreach must go beyond traditional interventions to widen access. Matthew Lucas offers five evidence-led ways to design educationally robust programmes
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 11 June, 2026

LGBTQ+ inclusion that extends beyond Pride

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Advice for ensuring LGBTQ+ staff and students feel seen and supported across teaching, research and all other facets of university life throughout the year
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6minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 4 June, 2026

How intersectionality impacts research with LGBTQ+ communities

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In designing and conducting studies that involve members of LGBTQ+ communities, researchers need to recognise the diversity and complexity of participants’ experiences. Here are seven ways to apply an intersectional approach for better research
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett , 21 May, 2026

Routes to equity for mothers in STEM research

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How institutions can help fix the STEM ‘leaky pipeline’ by addressing maternity bias, improving progression opportunities and equipping mothers with financial literacy
By Laura.Duckett , 22 April, 2026

Educators must model inclusive pedagogy

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Belonging is not a by-product of good teaching but an intentional outcome of inclusive practices. These include healthy dialogue, co-creation and reflective practice, says Patrice Seuwou
By Laura.Duckett , 16 April, 2026

Start with men: universities must do more on menopause education

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Universities have the research capacity, the educational mission and the moral obligation to lead on menopause education. It is time for men in academia to step up, drive the conversation and share the burden, writes Mark Butterick
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 27 March, 2026

I blame Plato: how ancient thinking still might shape belonging in STEM

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The history of mathematics tells a rich story of collective labour, curiosity, dialogue, adventurousness and responsiveness to human questions. Educators have responsibility to tap into this for current and future students, writes Clemency Montelle
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett , 26 March, 2026

How universities can tackle misogyny in the age of the manosphere

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From subtle undermining to overt hostility, misogyny is rearing its ugly head in higher education classrooms, fuelled by online manosphere content. Addressing it requires clearer boundaries, training and a willingness to confront harmful behaviour early
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5minutes
By Laura.Duckett , 5 March, 2026

Opening doors to greater diversity in STEM

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Find out how to remove barriers to study and research in science, technology, engineering and maths in order to attract and retain a wider diversity of talented students and academics in STEM fields
By Laura.Duckett , 25 February, 2026

What happens when we reframe accessibility as belonging?

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When we treat accessibility as a core design principle, it strengthens learning for all students and supports staff in creating learning environments where difference is expected rather than managed, writes Angela Fitzgerald
By Eliza.Compton , 20 February, 2026

More than singing: a university choir as a cultural hub

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Flexibility, pedagogical sensitivity, community and well-being – far more than artistic perfection – emerge as strong notes in the process of establishing a university choir
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett , 18 February, 2026

Practical LGBTQ+ allyship within STEMM

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Allyship in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine requires more than symbolic gestures. From inclusive language to visible signals of support, practical action can help create safer, more equitable workplaces for LGBTQ+ colleagues and students
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 2 February, 2026

Why digital accessibility is now a leadership issue for universities

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The question for university decision-makers is whether to settle for the minimum accessibility required by international regulation or to embed it as a marker of institutional excellence across teaching, research and civic mission
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett , 28 January, 2026

How to make higher education assessments inclusive

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When we design assessment with transparency, cultural awareness and inclusivity in mind, it becomes a tool for supporting learning rather than measuring it, writes Patrice Seuwou and explains how
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