Embracing diversity in higher education

By Miranda Prynne, 19 May, 2022
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Deconstructing equity, diversity and inclusion, part two: how to support diversity at every level of higher education, from student admissions and curriculum development to academic tenure and promotion
Embracing diversity in higher education
Deconstructing equity, diversity and inclusion, part two: how to support diversity at every level of higher education, from student admissions and curriculum development to academic tenure and promotion
Image for a spotlight collection focused on how to support diversity in higher education

Find insight on how universities can enhance and celebrate diversity through their students, their course design and their academic and support staff. Learn what diversity policies need to be put in place to ensure entry into and successful paths through higher education for students and staff from non-traditional and minority groups. From writing diversity statements to decolonising curricula and navigating the academic career ladder, gather tips from higher education professionals all over the world.

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
Diversifying pathways into HE
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By miranda.prynne, 17 March, 2021

Diversity statements: what to avoid and what to include

Advice on what to do and what not to do when writing diversity statements for online courses
Diversity statements are increasingly important for faculty, both when teaching online and applying for jobs. Pardis Mahdavi and Scott Brooks outline what to avoid and what to include when drafting a diversity statement
By dene.mullen, 9 May, 2022

Diversity statements: the good, the bad and the ugly

Diversity statements in higher education can embed inequality more deeply
Diversity statements can be created with good intentions but still manage to perpetuate inequality. Henrika McCoy and Madeline Lee detail what to look out for and suggested action
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4minutes
Breaking down barriers in the academy
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Working towards a gender balance
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By Miranda Prynne, 13 April, 2022

Decolonising medicine, part one: taking the first steps

Medical students learning about decolonisation in the context of healthcare
Decolonisation should not be limited to arts and social sciences, but many struggle with how to apply it across STEM disciplines. In her first resource, Musarrat Maisha Reza shares advice on effective approaches to decolonising medicine
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3minutes
Embedding diversity into teaching
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By Eliza.Compton, 22 February, 2022

Where are the leaders with a disability in higher education?

Empty lectern illustrating opinion article about lack of university leadership with visible or stated disability
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