Equity, diversity and inclusion

Questions individuals working in academia should ask themselves to gain an honest appraisal of their role in institutional racism and take active steps to counteract it, by Henrika McCoy and Madeline Y. Lee

For minoritised students to really benefit from HE, they need support to understand the world of work, build connections and activate networks

Both verbal and non-verbal cues, such as pronouncing names correctly, smiling and making eye contact signal to students that they are welcome, respected and valued

The pandemic put a disproportionate strain on female academics, research suggests, so now universities need to take robust action to ensure these women do not lose out in tenure and promotion decisions, reducing future diversity

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requirement for potential STEM students to have studied traditionally related subjects such as maths and physics seems outdated and unnecessary, says Judy Raper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