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, 27 March, 2025

What trauma-informed practice is not

Illustration of head jigsaw puzzle with pieces missing
Before trauma-informed care can be the norm across all areas of the university, academic and professional staff need to understand what it is. Here, three academics debunk myths and demystify best practice
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 22 March, 2025

Bridging the gap between academia and local communities

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Institutions that integrate public engagement into their core mission will contribute to stronger, more connected communities. Here are lessons from running an on-campus science bazaar
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3minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 17 March, 2025

How to be empathetic when teaching first-year students

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Creating a supportive and understanding learning environment can build trust, lessen anxiety and improve learning outcomes for students entering university. These practical actions will help educators incorporate empathy into their teaching
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 11 March, 2025

What matters to students’ sense of belonging?

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Using an intersectional and decolonial lens and fostering the formation of a discipline-specific identity are some of the ways to make belonging the cornerstone, rather than merely an outcome, of higher education EDI initiatives
By Eliza.Compton, 25 February, 2025

How civic arts programmes can make students feel welcome

Vibe Lounge event at Turner Sims at the University of Southampton
Empowering students to co-create music events with peers can foster a sense of belonging in their university and city. Here’s how a student-community collective breathed new life into a 50-year-old venue
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4minutes
Diversity and inclusion work