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
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 in education to really tackle EDITackling 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 leadershipTHE Campus 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
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
Diversity statements: the good, the bad and the uglyDiversity statements can be created with good intentions but still manage to perpetuate inequality. Henrika McCoy and Madeline Lee detail what to look out for and suggested actionHenrika McCoy, Madeline Lee University of Illinois Chicago, California State University San Marcos
Moving beyond statements of commitment to taking action on race equalityTips for universities to examine their practices to ensure racial equity is embedded across institutional structures, by Shames Maskeen and Malcolm Todd Shames Maskeen, Malcolm ToddLeeds Trinity University
Making space for academic colleagues to think about race as part of pedagogyKevin Brazant shares tips on how to use digital content creation to deconstruct themes of equality, diversity and inclusion with colleagues and inform their learning and teaching practiceKevin BrazantLondon Metropolitan University
Rekindling passion for equality, diversity and inclusion workEquality, diversity and inclusion work is too often dogged by scepticism and dismissed as a tick-box exercise. So how can institutional leaders rekindle enthusiasm and belief in the work? Rajani Naidoo shares her top recommendationsRajani NaidooUniversity of Bath
Questions you should ask yourself about your role in institutional racismQuestions 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. LeeHenrika McCoy, Madeline Lee University of Illinois Chicago, California State University San Marcos
Hidden in plain sight: spotlighting invisible Black female academics Jummy Okoya outlines actions higher education institutions should take to encourage more Black women into academia and support their career progressionJummy OkoyaUniversity of East London
How to change the default settings that exclude women in sub-Saharan Africa from higher educationAngeline Murimirwa outlines the steps necessary to support young women from marginalised communities in sub-Saharan Africa into and through higher educationAngeline MurimirwaCAMFED (Campaign for Female Education)
Fool’s gold: career advice for young, Black academics Freshly minted professor Jason Arday provides tips for aspiring Black and ethnic minority academics on how to safeguard themselves on the hazardous journey to the topJason ArdayUniversity of Glasgow
How to create a sense of belonging for black students in a majority white academy Taking active, practical and nuanced approaches to ensuring the belonging of black students in majority white universities, at a micro and macro level, is everyone’s responsibility, explains Edith Lewis Edith LewisCanterbury Christ Church University
Yes, your university perpetuates racism against BAME academics: what can you do?Henrika McCoy and Madeline Lee run through the questions you should ask when examining if your institution perpetuates inequities against BAME academics and what actions you can take to address systemic racismHenrika McCoy, Madeline Lee University of Illinois Chicago, California State University San Marcos
Building an inclusive learning community to deliver a race equality curriculumRicardo Barker and Syra Shakir reflect on how to set up a curriculum that engages everybody in conversations about race equalityRicardo Barker , Syra ShakirLeeds Trinity University