Equity, diversity and inclusion

The requirement for potential STEM students to have studied traditionally related subjects such as maths and physics seems outdated and unnecessary, says Judy Raper

Jummy Okoya outlines actions higher education institutions should take to encourage more Black women into academia and support their career progression

Angeline Murimirwa outlines the steps necessary to support young women from marginalised communities in sub-Saharan Africa into and through higher education

Institutions need to think about who they’re picking and foster both literacy and competence around minority issues as the first steps to a true meritocracy

Strategies to ensure that gains in gender equality work at universities are not lost when the individual staff members driving them move on

Inclusive teaching and mentoring practices that support women with disabilities to succeed in higher education, while improving access for all students, shared by Molly M. King

With war and displacement atop most news agendas right now, higher education has a huge part to play in the US’ national response

Mature female students face barriers to success in STEM subjects, but steps can be taken to address this. Liette Vasseur explains what needs to be done

From working hours that fit in with childcare to a place to pump, Nadia von Benzon explains how universities can support staff who are parents

Eileen Drew explains how positive leadership, data-informed actions and priorities, mass engagement and collaboration all feed into a successful gender equality initiative