Diversity and inclusion work

How can higher education better support diverse students and staff to fulfil their potential? Find advice on university diversity and inclusion policies and actions that open pathways into higher education to non-traditional students and support student success for diverse cohorts by building inclusive institutions. Plus, learn how to achieve greater diversity at every level of academia and make everyone feel they belong.

By Laura.Duckett, 3 November, 2025

Stop asking students to be the lesson and focus on choice and consent

A group of students discussing something on an iPad
When students are asked to share personal stories to illustrate lessons, the emotional cost can outweigh the educational gain. Aasiya Satia explores how consent-based pedagogy can create safer, more equitable classrooms for all students
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 28 October, 2025

How to help autistic students adjust to life on campus

Students laugh over a coffee
With autistic students’ drop-out rate spiking, here’s how to help them ease into their university career, allow for neurodiversity-friendly socialising and reduce their anxiety with a furry friend
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 23 October, 2025

Dealing with division: the polarised university

An illustrated image depicting two groups of people arguing with each other headed by a leader holding a megaphone
How can universities encourage respectful disagreement, empathy and compassion while handling sensitive topics with care and protecting academic freedom – keeping higher education open, inclusive and intellectually rigorous?
By Eliza.Compton, 14 October, 2025

Embracing superdiversity: a concrete path for universities

Multiracial group of university graduands
The richness of an academic community lies in connecting people of different backgrounds, approaches and perspectives. But this does not happen by chance; it requires intentionality, vision and daily commitment, writes Francesco Billari
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4minutes
Diversity and inclusion work