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 Eliza.Compton, 7 April, 2022

How to write a diversity statement

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What should you put in a diversity statement? In this video, Pardis Mahdavi gives examples of what to include and how candidates for academic jobs and search committees can use the document to reflect on EDI actions, impact and goals
By Miranda Prynne, 21 March, 2022

Rekindling passion for equality, diversity and inclusion work

Equity, diversity and inclusion work: Advice on sparking renewed enthusiasm among faculty and university staff
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
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3minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 22 February, 2022

Where are the leaders with a disability in higher education?

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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 Szücs
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3minutes
By Miranda Prynne, 16 November, 2021

Changing lives through community engagement and outreach

Advice on shaping community outreach in order to improve educational outcomes for local communities
Josephine Bleach outlines questions that higher education institutions should ask to help them foster authentic community engagement that improves educational outcomes for children, families and communities
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4minutes
Diversity and inclusion work