Equity, diversity and inclusion

By Anonymous (not verified), 6 October, 2021

What do equity, diversity and inclusion mean in the higher education context? Academics explore how EDI issues should shape universities’ teaching, culture and management

By kiera.obrien, 18 December, 2024

Three lessons for interfaith engagement on campus

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How can we build a religiously plural community on campus in times of global division? Ten years on from the LSE Faith Centre’s opening, James Walters reflects on three lessons learned
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 12 December, 2024

Truth is necessary for reconciliation

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Good intentions and generalisations can harm reconciliation in the classroom and academy, writes Daniel Sims
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 3 December, 2024

Walls into walkways

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Access to library spaces in preparation for exams is helping Dublin secondary school students find a pathway into university. Here’s how DCU Library has made them feel welcome
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 28 November, 2024

A toolkit for working with students as partners

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Bringing the student voice into the creation of a toolkit to decolonise and diversify university reading lists was a key purpose of a library project at the University of Chester
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 23 November, 2024

How we support accessible learning for students with disabilities

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See how effective support, from the provision of counselling services, Autism Spectrum Disorder induction days and appropriate work experience opportunities, ensures students with a disability or long-term condition succeed during their studies and beyond
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4minutes
By Miranda Prynne, 15 November, 2024

How to embed inclusion into the curriculum

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From getting buy-in at the highest level within an institution to clearly communicating inclusivity goals, Liz Jones outlines the foundations for putting inclusion at the heart of the curriculum
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 24 October, 2024

School Tasking: forget explosions, it’s all about the skills

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Successful university outreach doesn’t always have to involve awe-inspiring explosions and colour-changing chemical reactions, but it should seek to hone key skills through dynamic and interactive activities that enable all children to shine
By Laura.Duckett, 19 October, 2024

Building equitable learning pathways in higher education

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Higher education pathways that enable equitable opportunities for students to gain the required academic knowledge and skills for successful study are essential for widening participation
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3minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 26 September, 2024

Supporting mature students into creative careers

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Helping mature students pursuing creative subjects to make the most of their university experiences shouldn’t be difficult. Here are some suggestions
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6minutes
By kiera.obrien, 23 September, 2024

Plant the seeds for a rewarding balance between family and academia

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Balancing the demands of family life and higher education can feel as daunting as starting a garden from scratch. But with careful planning, consistent care and the right tools, you can cultivate a thriving environment where both areas of your life flourish
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 28 August, 2024

Supporting parent academics through staff networks

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The power of a combined voice can make working life easier for university faculty and staff with children. Here, Judith Lock lays out the challenges of mixing parenthood with academia and how networks lead to more family-friendly campuses
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 20 August, 2024

‘It just isn’t safe to disclose’

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Neurodiverse academics face real and significant barriers to achieving positions of educational leadership. Here are considerations for universities to make promotion more equitable
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4minutes
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