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
‘Gender equality is more rewarding than just ticking a box’A whole-culture change to dismantle structural barriers has included mentoring, promotions workshops, and childcare and family leave support. Here are reflections on 25 years of advancing gender equality at Queen’s University BelfastKaren McCloskeyQueen’s University Belfast
The importance of Black spaces in white academiaAn epistemological approach is needed to build more inclusive environments, argues Blanca Elizabeth Vega in this excerpt from Black Scholarship in a White AcademyBlanca Elizabeth Vega, Robert T Palmer, Sosanya Jones, Alonzo M FlowersMontclair State University
What Bob Marley can teach us about inclusive pedagogyAs One Love hits cinemas, educators can take inspiration from the life of Bob Marley to create a more inclusive educational experience. Lucy Gill-Simmen shows howLucy Gill-SimmenRoyal Holloway, University of London
Weaving gold from EDI straw: an intersectional approachIn this resource, the University of Manchester’s three academic leads for EDI explain how they work together and learn from each other Dawn Edge, Rachel Cowen, Jackie CarterUniversity of Manchester
Questions for the next stage of university leadershipWhat do I want my legacy as a woman leader to be? These questions can provide a road map for reflection on and planning an academic career, writes Katia Paz GoldfarbKatia Paz GoldfarbMontclair State University
Effective levers to foster women – specifically women of colour – into leadership rolesGender and race disparities persist in leadership roles within academic institutions. Here, Menah Pratt shares her advice on effective levers to foster women of colour into leadership rolesMenah PrattVirginia Tech
The tough road to leadership as a woman in higher educationRepresentation matters, writes Marcheta Evans. Here, she offers advice for institutions and educators about the life lessons they need to pass to female scholars (and one for men, too)Marcheta P. EvansMontclair State University
Leaving a legacy as a Black female leader in higher educationWomen 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-representationMenah PrattVirginia Tech
Three ways to support women’s career progression in higher educationWomen outnumber men among university graduates, yet female leaders are in the minority when it comes to leadership positions in higher education. Sandy Jones offers her advice on helping women climb the career ladderSandy JonesColorado State University Global
Writing courses can be more enriching for international students than you thinkFor many international students, English writing courses are a requirement. While such courses can help them polish their definite articles, they can do so much more. Umasankar Patra suggests harnessing the diversity in your classroomUmasankar PatraIndian Institute of Technology Madras
Celebrate Black History Year and tackle racial inequality all year longInstead of consigning the recognition of Black histories to one single month, Deborah Husbands, Stephen Bunbury and Dibyesh Anand advocate for a Black History Year Deborah Husbands , Stephen Bunbury, Dibyesh Anand University of Westminster
How to embed inclusive recruitment practices in a higher education setting Hiring practices – from job posting to interview – are key to creating a diverse workforce. Here, Damien Page offers advice on how to drive university-wide inclusivity from the classroom to the community Damien PageBuckinghamshire New University
Transforming admissions for first-gen university student enrolmentAttracting 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 EspinozaJuan EspinozaVirginia Tech
Four key hurdles international students face – and what to do about themHow can we make international students’ academic journey a positive one? Katherine Mansfield suggests ways to alleviate their social, academic and language challengesKatherine MansfieldUniversity of Westminster
Navigating the choppy waters of intercultural differences in an international classroomFarish A. Noor draws on three decades of teaching across different continents to offer advice on the challenges inherent in teaching students from diverse backgroundsFarish A. Noor University of Malaya
The problem with equity, diversity and inclusion in a multiracist worldEDI initiatives are commonplace in Western higher education. They pay little or no attention to the global diversity of racism. But should they, asks Alastair BonnettAlastair Bonnett Newcastle University
Diversity efforts in academia are leading us towards ‘the oppression Olympics’EDI campaigns and scholarships keep failing ethnic minority students because they are tailored to the needs of white people, writes Andrea E.L. AttipoeAndrea E.L. AttipoeImperial College London
What is the cost of students’ social mobility from a community ties perspective?Personal networking strategies can influence successful academic integration and emotional stability of students from under-represented communities in higher education. Here are ways to support these groups, based an analysis of the egocentric networks of Roma students Ágnes Lukács J., Beáta DávidSemmelweis University
Teaching how to use numbers as a tool for justiceStatistics are not neutral, writes Wendy Castillo. Here, she explains how to use QuantCrit to show students the effect that historic racism and bias have on data collection and analysisWendy CastilloPrinceton University
THE podcast: an interview with Ngiare Brown, chancellor of James Cook University Ngiare Brown is the first female and the first Indigenous chancellor of James Cook University. Here, she shares what she hopes to achieve during her tenure, including making higher education a place for Indigenous students Ngiare BrownJames Cook University
Food insecurity and homelessness affect all our campuses. Here’s what we should do about it Nearly a quarter of undergraduate students will experience food and housing insecurity in the US. Sara Goldrick-Rab suggests ways faculty and institutions can intervene before it’s too late Sara Goldrick-RabEducation Northwest
What can we do about the diversity problem in economics?A group of economists offer five ideas on how to allow and encourage wider access to economics degrees – which is crucial to making the discipline more effectiveAmrit Amirapu, Amanda Gosling, Emma GormanUniversity of Kent, University of Westminster
For diverse communities to thrive, we need intersectional policies and practicesInna Stepaniuk offers suggestions on how to design an inclusive and equitable campusInna StepaniukSimon Fraser University
Can we really decolonise the university?To explore what is possible, non-Indigenous scholars Mahdis Azarmandi and Sara Tolbert offer an anticolonial feminist praxis for unsettling settler institutionsMahdis Azarmandi , Sara Tolbert Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Decolonisation to Indigenisation: how can institutions centre Indigenous knowledge? Beyond the concept of decolonisation is the process of Indigenisation. Here, Raelee Lancaster provides four reflective questions that institutions can ask themselves when considering how to respect and elevate Indigenous knowledgeRaelee Lancaster The University of Queensland
We need systemic change to tackle EDI in educationTackling discrimination in business and society requires us to change the ways we deal with ‘difference’ in education, writes Sankalp ChaturvediSankalp Chaturvedi Imperial College London
What we can learn from Black women academics in the UKAs a Black female lecturer, Shelley McLetchie-Holder outlines lessons she has drawn from other Black women academics working in the UK and explains how institutions can best support these staffShelley McLetchie-Holder King’s College London
How to be an anti-racist ally on the university campusThree academics from the University of Westminster provide practical advice on ensuring allyship is taken seriously in higher education institutionsStephen Bunbury, Deborah Husbands , Dibyesh Anand University of Westminster
Backing Black scholars: here’s how universities can do betterYaz Osho offers nine ways that HEIs can start chipping away at the structural disadvantages and institutional practices that negatively impact Black scholarsYaz OshoUniversity of Westminster
Ten actions lecturers can take to boost black students’ belongingA 10-step guide to how lecturers can improve the experience of black students studying in predominantly white institutionsPatrice SeuwouUniversity of Northampton
Why is self-reflection core to decolonisation and anti-racism in the academy? To move beyond rhetoric, hollow commitments and well-intentioned one-time efforts, we must hold ourselves accountable, says a team from Simon Fraser UniversityMultiple authorsSimon Fraser University
THE podcast: how to navigate HE as a woman of colourTo mark International Women’s Day, we spoke with two female academics about their journey through higher education and the biases and assumptions they have overcomeHenrika McCoy, Didar ZowghiUniversity of Texas at Austin, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Where’s our Black bereavement leave? Higher education routinely ignores the emotional needs of Black faculty and staff, particularly after traumatic events, and it’s time for that to change, says Angel JonesAngel JonesSouthern Illinois University
How to tell if your university is making a genuine effort to increase diversity There is zero doubt that bias pervades the HE system. Universities need to show they are taking it as seriously as they take publication and other key performance areasKeon WestGoldsmiths, University of London
Ten actions to improve the experiences of Black students within UK universitiesPatrice Seuwou outlines 10 steps UK universities can take to achieve greater transparency and fairness for Black studentsPatrice SeuwouUniversity of Northampton
The 10 steps towards inclusivity in universitiesFar more needs to be done to improve equity, diversity and inclusion within universities, writes Tetyana Krupiy as she lists 10 steps that can create more inclusive, supportive workplaces for all staffTetyana (Tanya) KrupiyNewcastle University
Action to improve diversity and inclusion for Black students and staffWhere should action to improve equity, diversity and inclusion within universities be focused in order to have a tangible impact? Christina Dzineku and Patrice Sewou explainChristina Dzineku, Patrice SeuwouLeeds Trinity University, University of Northampton
THE podcast: an interview with Ruth Simmons, president of Prairie View A&MThe first African American president of Brown University, Simmons speaks about her pioneering work to research Brown’s historical links to slavery, the future of affirmative action, and how to get more people that look like her into university leadershipCampus teamCampus
How to train university staff to become anti-racist agents of changeAdvice on supporting higher education professionals to become anti-racist agents of change, based on Adam Danquah’s experience doing so within his institutionAdam DanquahUniversity of Manchester
How to ensure college admissions are equitable and accessibleAs a first-generation college student, Aimee Huffstetler knows how daunting the application process can be. Now working in enrolment, she shares advice on what higher education administrators can do to ensure more equitable and accessible admissionsAimee Huffstetler Gwynedd Mercy University
As a black, female student, I wish I’d had a peer-mentoring schemeAsking more experienced students to volunteer to help first-years navigate their university journey can make all the difference in terms of belonging and confidenceBernadine IdowuUniversity of West London
Why higher education should take an EDI lesson from Kendrick LamarThe Pulitzer-winning rapper’s disdain for performative activism contains lessons for universities who espouse their good intentions rather than enact changeJT TorresQuinnipiac University
HE has a crucial role to play in reaching out to Indigenous communitiesIndigenous researcher Roselind Wan outlines strategies for universities hoping to champion Indigenous languages and inclusionRoselind WanUniversiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
How to help students thrive during pandemic times and beyondBeing overtly trauma-conscious and openly discussing current events provide a solid foundation for creating a compassionate classroom, says Ivania Delgado Ivania DelgadoFlorida International University
What will your anti-racist university look like?Universities continue to make bold commitments to stamp out racism and promote equity, diversity and inclusion, but what does it mean in practice to be an anti-racist university?Arun VermaUniversity of Dundee
The promotion process needs bigger, better data if we’re to make it fairerEnough of the tiny sample sizes at institutional level – if we want to identify the issues that hold back careers, we need sector-wide figures and cooperationPatrick BaileyLondon South Bank University
How to support EDI work at departmental and institutional levelYaz Osho explains how universities can translate a stated commitment to EDI and anti-racist work into practical, operational deliveryYaz OshoUniversity of Westminster
How leaders can and must work together to address inequityLeading by example and striking the right balance between competition and collaboration are crucial points for those hoping to lead HE to a more equitable futureCharles EgbuLeeds Trinity University
We need to notice who is missing from the decision-making table – and actIt’s up to individuals to notice who is not present on committees and up to institutions to ensure that all voices are represented and heardJo CresswellDr Joanne Cresswell Coaching