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 miranda.prynne, 12 January, 2022

Breaking the oldest rules in the book: making promotion and tenure more equitable

It is incumbent upon university leaders to create diverse and inclusive communities and curricula

Pardis Mahdavi and Scott Brooks explain how a rethink of the processes that govern promotion and tenure to put diversity work at its heart could result in a more equitable higher education system

By Miranda Prynne, 16 December, 2021

Campus talks: behind two of our most-read resources on diversity statements and student well-being

Podcast discussing building resilience and protecting well-being among university staff and students

We speak to the authors behind two of the most popular resources of 2021, focused on drafting diversity statements and teaching practices that support student well-being, to find out what shaped their advice

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

Reading time

4minutes

By dene.mullen, 20 October, 2021

Fellow vice-chancellors, we must lead the charge on equality

It’s incumbent on us all to ensure our universities offer inclusive and diverse settings in which anyone, regardless of their background, can flourish, says Craig Mahoney

By dene.mullen, 14 September, 2021

Leaders: how to build community and trust during a crisis

University leaders must build trust and create community

Charles Egbu, vice-chancellor of Leeds Trinity University, reflects on five key lessons he learned while taking the helm during the pandemic

By miranda.prynne, 10 September, 2021

Bringing international and intercultural dimensions into your programmes

Advice on bringing international and intercultural dimensions into your curricula

Jeanine Gregersen-Hermans and Karen M. Lauridsen address how educators may create an internationalised learning experience for all students by including global and intercultural dimensions in curriculum design and delivery

Reading time

4minutes

By dene.mullen, 25 August, 2021

We must dismantle the invisible career barriers in HE

Selection criteria in academia often creates invisible barriers for underrepresented groups

Despite surface appearances, universities’ recruitment and selection practices still present hidden obstacles to under-represented groups

Reading time

4minutes

By dene.mullen, 21 June, 2021

Returning to ‘normal’ is really a return to ignorance

A group of students. We need to move away from designing HE for the idealised 'traditional' student

Covid revealed that students need flexible and inclusive learning opportunities − something that should have been obvious well before the pandemic, says Torrey Trust

Reading time

4minutes

By miranda.prynne, 1 April, 2021

May the force be with you: driving diversity in online teaching

Using the Jedi framework to drive the diversity agenda in online teaching

Pardis Mahdavi explains how academics can ensure they support and enhance diversity work in their online teaching through her Jedi – justice, equity, diversity and inclusion – framework

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

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