Equity, diversity and inclusion

By Anonymous (not verified), 6 October, 2021

What do equity, diversity and inclusion mean in the higher education context? Academics explore how EDI issues should shape universities’ teaching, culture and management

By Eliza.Compton, 28 March, 2024

The power of pacing

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Pacing is an energy-management technique that can help people with visible and non-visible disabilities to do more in their everyday lives, including in busy university jobs. Here, Meredith Wilkinson and Imogen Varle offer their top tips for putting it into practice
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3minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 25 March, 2024

Supporting students who stammer in higher education

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Teaching and assessment approaches that benefit students who stammer are likely to help others in your class. Here, Deborah Johnston offers a 10-point guide to adopting an inclusive mindset and methods
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 18 March, 2024

On the neurodivergent campus, language matters

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The neurodiversity movement has made great strides, but out-of-date, ableist language is still prevalent, even in academia. Carrie Ballantyne advises us to think about the words we use
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 14 March, 2024

The importance of Black spaces in white academia

Four Black students pose on campus
An epistemological approach is needed to build more inclusive environments, argues Blanca Elizabeth Vega in this excerpt from Black Scholarship in a White Academy
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 14 March, 2024

Strategies for nurturing ambition in female students

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Nurturing ambition in female students is crucial for their personal and professional growth. By highlighting diverse role models from various fields and empowering our students to strive for more, we can set them up for success
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 28 February, 2024

Get real about hiring people with disabilities

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For too long ‘lived experience’ has been an inadequate requirement for jobs that make decisions for people with disabilities, and recruitment practices need to change, write Paul Harpur and Brooke Szücs
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 22 February, 2024

Leaving a legacy as a Black female leader in higher education

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Women of colour can leave a legacy that endures far beyond their tenures, writes Menah Pratt. Here, she shares her experience with racism and sexism and describes actions that leave a mark on institutions and students and defy under-representation
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 21 February, 2024

Making higher education accessible for students with unmet financial need

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Rising costs of college leave many students struggling to afford higher education. And we know that enhancing the affordability of going to university is critical for realising students’ potential and elevating lives and livelihoods for generations to come, writes Matt Holt
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3minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 15 February, 2024

Nourishing bodies and minds: the vital role of a student food pantry

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The rising costs of education and living expenses leave many students struggling to stretch their funds to cover basic necessities. In this landscape, the university’s student food bank can offer a lifeline, writes Isabelle Largen
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 30 January, 2024

The double-edged sword of open access publishing

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Inclusivity is seen as a benefit of open access publishing, but is this an illusion? Here, William E. Donald asks questions about who pays and what counts, and offers scenarios for a fairer journal model
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 23 January, 2024

The language of inclusivity is not inclusive

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Terms such as equity, diversity and inclusion give the impression that they are dealing with what is present. In fact, EDI work deals with what is absent, writes Pascal Matthias. He offers ways to think, speak and write differently
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 11 January, 2024

Targeted support to enhance retention among first-generation students

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Outreach initiatives and support programmes can address first-generation students’ challenges, such as belonging and financial literacy, while increasing retention and graduation rates. Here, Charmaine Troy shares her recommendations
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3minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 29 December, 2023

Better together: co-teaching to support equity in educator training

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Clinical experiences, methods courses, service learning and experiential learning can enhance teacher candidates’ ability to support English language learners. Here, Molly Riddle and Kelli Bernedo offer advice for using co-teaching in educator training
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 15 December, 2023

Transforming admissions for first-gen university student enrolment

African American student accepted to university
Attracting and retaining first-generation college students is a pivotal goal for higher education institutions seeking diversity and inclusivity, and college admissions faculty play a vital role in this process, writes Juan Espinoza
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3minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 7 December, 2023

Leveraging internships to empower first-generation students

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Professional placements – whether paid or unpaid – offer practical, hands-on experiences aligned with students’ academic pursuits and help level the playing field for first-gen students in competitive job markets
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3minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 7 December, 2023

Community organising: a case study in parent engagement

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Widening participation in higher education and improving the education journeys of young people cannot happen in isolation, writes Michael Bennett. Here, he outlines a programme that connects parents, community groups and the university
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4minutes
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