Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)

Badenoch: Young people being taught Britain is horrible

The Conservative Party leader said that when students arrive at university, they are taught “all sorts of weird things” about the UK, including what a “terrible history” the country has.

Across the higher education (HE) sector, academic institutions understand the importance of inclusion, belonging and diversity.

Paternity leave ‘shockingly low’ at several UK universities

Campaigners call for institutions to commit to giving new dads six weeks off as audit reveals stark differences in entitlements across sector.

Inclusion without a structural lens just reproduces exclusion

With universities relying on disclosure models and deficit framing to address awarding gaps, Emma Gaunt argues that racism and ableism aren't distortions of the system – they're built into it.

English language requirements are about more than getting in

With sector debate about English language requirements often driven by anecdote and risk, Yinbo Yu presents findings from new UKCISA research – and argues the conversation needs to start from diversity, not assumption.

Visibility isn’t enough for Asian women in academia

Being visible in higher education doesn’t always mean you are being heard.

In partnership with Mission 44, the Centre for Young Lives are today publishing our new report, ‘Ambitious About Inclusion: A Guide to Implementing the Schools White Paper.’

Farage: I’ll appoint political enforcers to stop schools promoting diversity

A Reform UK government would ban schools and colleges from engaging in diversity, equality and inclusion initiatives and appoint Whitehall enforcers to ensure compliance, the party has said.

Farage: I’ll appoint political enforcers to stop colleges promoting diversity

A Reform UK government would ban schools and colleges from engaging in diversity, equality and inclusion initiatives and appoint Whitehall enforcers to ensure compliance, the party has said.

At the end of part one, we introduced Tom and William and discussed how inequalities are magnified at the Firm stage. This piece now walks through what happens to them at Insurance and Clearing.

The direction of travel for the 2026 UCAS admissions consultation is towards a reconceived and expanded Clearing.

Grammar schools are inclusive, says Ofsted

Ofsted has branded every grammar school inspected so far under its new framework as inclusive, prompting a backlash from social mobility campaigners.

Pride month happens in June, and schools can take the opportunity to hold special events to celebrate diversity in their school.

Institute for Equity appointed by Advance HE to carry out an independent impact evaluation of the Race Equality Charter, which will run from June to December 2026.

UK university’s axing of black studies MA has ‘dangerous parallel’ with US, says academic

A leading US civil rights scholar has urged Birmingham City University (BCU) to reverse its decision to close its black studies course, comparing it to the attack on diversity, equity and inclusion in the US.

School uniforms have been a feature of English education since the 1550s and are deeply embedded in English culture.

Conservatives demand schools are not used as 'vehicles for migrant indoctrination'

The Conservatives has taken aim at the Education Secretary over a “day of welcome” initiative being promoted by a network of primary and secondary schools ahead of "Refugee Week".

It’s not just the curriculum that tells students of colour this place wasn’t built for them

The data on degree outcomes gets the headlines, but Wonkhe's new Community and Policy Officer Sharanya Sivarajah argues that belonging is also shaped by who's behind the desk in the services designed to support them.

Badenoch: Young people being taught Britain is horrible

The evidence gap on neurodivergent leadership in higher education

Paternity leave ‘shockingly low’ at several UK universities

Inclusion without a structural lens just reproduces exclusion

English language requirements are about more than getting in

Visibility isn’t enough for Asian women in academia

Mission 44 and the Centre for Young Lives publish Ambitious About Inclusion Report

Farage: I’ll appoint political enforcers to stop schools promoting diversity

Farage: I’ll appoint political enforcers to stop colleges promoting diversity

How the UCAS process magnifies inequality: part two

How the UCAS process magnifies inequality: part one

Grammar schools are inclusive, says Ofsted

How are schools celebrating Pride?

Advance HE launches major impact evaluation of the Race Equality Charter

UK university’s axing of black studies MA has ‘dangerous parallel’ with US, says academic

What do we know about school uniform policies and inclusion?

Conservatives demand schools are not used as 'vehicles for migrant indoctrination'

It’s not just the curriculum that tells students of colour this place wasn’t built for them