The power of the nudge to move EDI from strategy to practiceNudges make the inclusive option easier for staff to take. Find five tips to embed them here Teslim O. BukoyeUniversity of Bath
Four steps to embed anti-racism into teacher trainingBy exposing incoming educators to anti-racist principles early in training, universities better prepare them to promote fairness, critical thinking and social justice, writes Jordan AllersJordan AllersCardiff Metropolitan University
Black leadership programmes support wider efforts to close HE attainment Alongside other institutional initiatives, targeted programmes co-created by Black heritage students can improve academic outcomes and the overall student experience, says Faylisha ScottFaylisha ScottNottingham Trent University
Not just good intentions: how university staff can support genuine racial justicePractical steps can support racial-minority students, call out bias and make campuses safer at a time when racism in Australian universities is more real than ever, writes Aaron Teo Aaron TeoThe University of Southern Queensland
So you’ve decolonised your reading list – what’s next?Reframe knowledge, champion transparency and draw on student experiences to create balanced curricula that build belonging and critical thinking, says Patrice SeuwouPatrice SeuwouUniversity of Northampton
Indigenous voices in higher educationHow to bring Indigenous expertise and experience into university teaching, research, leadership and student supportCampus contributorsCampus
What underpins the success of a racial justice network?A small online meeting of ethnic minority medical students in 2020 has now grown into a well established staff and student community. Here are six features that underpin its successKate Williams, Shameq SayeedUniversity of Leicester
Helping Black students thrive in art educationHow to make art school a welcoming, inclusive environment for Black students, and support them into artistic careers Emily MooreRoyal College of Art
Foster allyship to support marginalised groups in higher educationHow to initiate change, create safe spaces for difficult conversations and nurture a culture of allyship in your departmentReuel Blair, Tizzy GillNottingham Trent University, Birmingham City University
Five ways to embed anti-racist pedagogyWith the race awarding gap widening, facilitating conversations about race between staff and students is crucial. Embedding anti-racist pedagogy in your classroom can pave the way – here’s howYaz Osho, Danielle ChavrimootooUniversity of Westminster
What I learned about South Asian women when we built a space for themInstead of building broad-spectrum equity programmes and hoping for the best, what about a more tailored approach? Sobia Razzaq explains how a careers programme tailored to final-year students from South Asian backgrounds helped them find confidence and communitySobia Razzaq University of Westminster
How to prepare graduates for a bicultural and global futureEmbedding Indigenous perspectives into curriculum requires more than symbolic gestures. Here’s how universities can move from compliance to transformation – and the practical steps we’ve learned from our journeyJoce Nuttall, Liz BrownUniversity of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
Campus talks: getting back to the basics of equity, diversity and inclusion in higher education Two US experts in EDI discuss how universities can continue to support and advance equality of opportunity in the face of mounting challenges to ‘diversity’ work Paulette Granberry Russell, Frank DobbinNational Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education, Harvard University
A common enemy approach to anti-racism in higher education We need to rethink how we understand and advance anti-racism work in universities, treating racism as ‘our common enemy’ and adopting a unified approach to tackling it, writes Paul MillerPaul MillerThe Institute for Equity, University Centre
Four ways to boost diversity in environmental scienceThe barriers to STEM subjects start long before students apply. From rigid entry requirements to a lack of representation, here are four, with practical ways to build a more inclusive environmental science pipeline Abby OnencanThe University of East Anglia
How to build belonging at your institutionAdvice and strategies for creating a university campus where all students and staff feel accepted, valued and respectedEliza Compton, Campus contributorsCampus
How can we support Black neurodivergent students?Black neurodivergent students face distinct barriers at the intersection of racism and ableism, so here are ways universities can go beyond generic policies to offer truly inclusive, intersectional supportPatrice SeuwouUniversity of Northampton
Tackling accent bias: the ‘last acceptable form of discrimination’Accent bias undermines Black international students’ confidence and belonging in UK universities. Institutions must tackle this exclusion through awareness, training, and a proactive celebration of linguistic diversityPatrice SeuwouUniversity of Northampton
What I needed as a Black woman in STEMFactors that influence the success of Black women in STEM, including community building, EDI responsibilities and invisible labour – and how to provide support Carlotta A. BerryRose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Faculty must stand together to confront the American illiberal perilWhat happens now that university presidents are willing to stand up individually and collectively in the face of governmental hostility? Chris Dietrich examines the historical context leading up to it and suggests some ways to resistChris DietrichFordham University
White privilege doesn’t exist for working-class men in higher educationConsider social class a protected characteristic and remove financial barriers to make HE accessible to white, working-class men, writes Mark ButterickMark ButterickUniversity of Leeds
Making admissions processes fair on Black studentsHow we can use alternative criteria and targeted outreach to promote fair access to higher education for Black studentsPatrice SeuwouUniversity of Northampton
Five ways coaching can improve the university experience of Black studentsThe ethnicity awarding gap continues to be an issue in UK universities, especially for Black students. Could coaching be the answer?Yaz OshoUniversity of Westminster
Campus talks: what Indigenous knowledge brings to higher educationTwo Indigenous university leaders explain how their institutions support First Nations’ participation in higher education, create space for community and build trust in postcolonial environmentsAngie Bruce, Te Kawehau HoskinsUniversity of Manitoba, The University of Auckland
Five steps to decolonise your university curriculum and pave the way for a better futureHow can universities reset their curricula and embrace a range of experiences? Here are five ways to start down the path of decolonisationSteve LarkinAdelaide University
Start the journey of anti-colonial work with these first stepsMany non-Indigenous staff are worried about doing anti-colonial work for fear of getting it wrong. Sue Sharpe shares four tips for getting startedSue SharpeAustralian National University
Co-creating PhD programmes for Black UK students offers a route to reparative justiceHow to co-create, recruit and deliver PhD programmes for Black students: lessons from a scholarship and development programme aimed at diversifying doctoratesHeather LambieUniversity of Glasgow
Media training can combat low BME representation in academiaAdvice from Imperial College London’s new media training academy to help BME researchers build their profiles and increase the reach of their researchMaxine MyersImperial College London
‘You can change the world with a haircut’: engaging communities at riskWith Black and minority ethnic communities disproportionately affected by high blood pressure, academics found innovative ways to reach them. Here’s how to launch a community outreach programme that worksNicola ThomasLondon South Bank University
How to bring Indigenous knowledge into classrooms and curriculaAcademic institutions have a mandate to engage and serve the Indigenous communities whose land they occupy, writes Edward Polanco. Here, he offers tangible techniques for amplifying these voices on campusEdward PolancoVirginia Tech
A model of authentic knowledge exchange to advance social inclusionAn example of how knowledge exchange can help remedy social injustice and bring forward previously overlooked perspectives, based on a project at Hull’s Wilberforce House MuseumNick EvansUniversity of Hull
Black students are succeeding in spite of academia, rather than because of it – we need a resetThe narrative that widening participation is enough is creating isolation and disillusionment among Black PhD students. How can universities move beyond it to empower Black academics?William AckahBirkbeck, University of London
Empower minority staff and students to thrive at your institutionPractical strategies to reduce representation burdens, build diverse talent pipelines and foster inclusive environments in higher educationPallavi BanerjeeThe University of Exeter
To combat antisemitism in HE, teach students about Jewish historyWhen done well, history education can be a bridge to greater understanding, tolerance and respect, writes Hannah Ewence. Here, she offers guidance on a more nuanced approach to teaching Jewish history to university studentsHannah EwenceUniversity of Chester
Recruit your next president using the forensic modelIn their new book ‘The New College President: How a Generation of Diverse Leaders is Changing Higher Education’, Terrence J. MacTaggart and Eileen B. Wilson-Oyelaran offer their step-by-step guide to finding the strongest non-traditional presidential candidatesTerrence J. MacTaggart, Eileen B. Wilson-OyelaranAssociation of Governing Boards
Culturally sensitive support for Black international studentsOngoing support, cultural sensitivity and strategic planning can create an environment where Black international students feel valued and empowered to succeedPatrice SeuwouUniversity of Northampton
How can HE institutions become fairer and more inclusive?Rather than treating inclusivity as a tick-box exercise, institutions should be implementing strategies to ensure they champion itSankar SivarajahUniversity of Bradford
Equity without whiteness: what leaders get wrong in pursuit of an equitable campus How can equity be advanced within a system that protects the status quo, and how can university leaders make a difference? Jordan Harper, Rozana Carducci and Adrianna Kezar examine howJordan Harper, Rozana Carducci, Adrianna KezarMorgan State University, Elon University, University of Southern California
Tackling bias and microaggressions in higher educationActionable strategies and insights to help higher education institutions attract and retain ethnic-minority staffPallavi BanerjeeThe University of Exeter
Improving the digital experience for Black international studentsStrategies UK institutions should take to enable Black international students’ smooth transition into universityPatrice SeuwouUniversity of Northampton
A practical guide to navigating the language of diversityNavigating the language of diversity is a continuous journey that requires commitment and effortYusra Siddiqui The University of Exeter
We must acknowledge our positionality to inclusively engage the communityThe work that can lead to change involves building relationships and understanding, and developing and sharing knowledge in partnership with our communities. Put simply, community engagement must engage the community, writes Nilufar AhmedNilufar AhmedThe University of Bristol
Seven structural changes to help bring Indigenous perspectives into curriculaImpermanence of resources, priorities and personnel makes curriculum reform a challenge. Here, Kirstie Smith and Simon Young offer strategies based on their experience in a regional law schoolKirstie Smith , Simon Young The University of Southern Queensland
In a precarious academy, how can migrant academics survive – and thrive?In this extract from their book, ‘Migrant Academics’ Narratives of Precarity and Resilience in Europe’, Olga Burlyuk and Ladan Rahbari explore the ways precarity presents itself in academiaOlga Burlyuk, Ladan RahbariUniversity of Amsterdam
Fulfilling a mission and serving Indigenous studentsUniversities can do much to support Indigenous students, strengthening the institution’s community, increasing visibility and highlighting the needs of Native Nations students and faculty through deliberate action, writes Melissa Faircloth Melissa FairclothVirginia Tech
Uncovering Indigenous insights: let’s research togetherMeaningful engagement with Indigenous communities requires researchers to shift away from conventional methodologies and towards more collaborative and participatory approaches. Here, Sarah Wiki-Bennett shares six key tenetsSarah Wiki-BennettUniversity of Canterbury | Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha
Confessions of an Athena Swan chairServing on an EDI or gender-equity committee can be not only rewarding but strategic for the advancement of your professional journey, writes Jana Sadeh. Here’s how to do it well, based on her experienceJana SadehUniversity of Southampton
Indigenising teaching and learning through the Big Five ideas of traditional knowledgeEducators should familiarise themselves with the foundational values and beliefs that inform Indigenous Knowledges in order to integrate them into their teaching in a meaningful way, write three First Nations lecturersCally Jetta, Emerson Zerafa-Payne , Paul CarmodyThe University of Southern Queensland
Challenge strategic silencing to improve the experiences of global majority studentsUniversities have the power to create a more inclusive and empathetic world by promoting open dialogue, accountability and cultural diversity, write Christina Dzineku and Craig MahoneyChristina Dzineku, Craig MahoneyIndependent academic, The Education Group
Community-engaged research can give a voice to marginalised peopleOur biggest challenges cannot be resolved by ‘expert’ research alone – community knowledge is essential. Tara Mahoney and Scott Neufeld argue that researchers should let communities set the agendaTara Mahoney, Scott NeufeldSimon Fraser University
