Equality, diversity and inclusion

We believe that anyone who would benefit from a university education should have access to one. But more than that, we want to support our members in creating inclusive environments where all students enjoy their experience and achieve their study and career goals.

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20 Dec 2021 Opinion

#ClosingTheGap: How can university leaders take action on ethnicity degree awarding gaps?

Dr Sal Jarvis, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Education at the University of Westminster, argues good leadership is critical in taking action on degree awarding gaps.

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16 Dec 2021 Equality, diversity and inclusion

Tackling Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hatred: practical guidance for universities

Our briefing aims to raise awareness of Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hatred in higher education, and suggest practical actions that universities can take in response.

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9 Dec 2021 Publications

9 Dec 2021 Publications

#CombatMisconduct: a toolkit for vice-chancellors

Created in partnership with AVA (Against Violence and Abuse) and NUS, this toolkit supports vice-chancellors and senior leaders to tackle sexual misconduct, harassment and all forms of hate within their universities.
9 Dec 2021 News

9 Dec 2021 News

New resources to help universities tackle sexual misconduct, harassment and hate incidents in higher education

We have worked in partnership with the charity AVA (Against Violence and Abuse) and the NUS to today launch resources to support university leaders in combatting sexual misconduct, harassment and all forms of hate.
30 Nov 2021 Equality, diversity and inclusion

30 Nov 2021 Equality, diversity and inclusion

Delivering a fresh approach to access and participation

Our briefing takes a fresh look at how universities in England can best deliver on access and participation and accelerate education recovery.
30 Nov 2021 Case studies

30 Nov 2021 Case studies

Case studies for a new approach to university access, participation and success

Universities have extensive structures, partnerships and programmes in place to support university access, participation and success for all students, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
25 Nov 2021 Opinion

25 Nov 2021 Opinion

In conversation with: Baroness Valerie Amos

We sat down with Baroness Valerie Amos to discuss her career, her reflections on #ClosingTheGap, and the work she's been doing to combat racial inequality.
24 Nov 2021 Media Releases

24 Nov 2021 Media Releases

Our response to the new Director for Fair Access and Participation announcement

In response to the appointment of John Blake as the Director for Fair Access and Participation, and government plans on student outcomes, Professor Steve West CBE, President of Universities UK and Vice-Chancellor of UWE Bristol, said:
27 Sep 2021 Opinion

27 Sep 2021 Opinion

Being the first one: attending university as a first-generation student

How can universities work to make the transition to university as smooth as possible for first-generation students?
15 Sep 2021 Publications

15 Sep 2021 Publications

The intersection of sexual violence, alcohol and drugs at universities and colleges

A briefing note following UK Healthy Universities Network meeting with Universities UK and the Office for Students in July 2021.
6 Jul 2021 Publications

6 Jul 2021 Publications

Tackling racism and racial harassment: directory of initiatives at UK universities

A directory of initiatives at UK universities aimed at tackling racism and racial inequalities in all forms.