Strategic Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is an approach dedicated to infusing fairness, justice, and equality into every facet of an organisation’s operations and decision-making procedures. The primary goal is to cultivate an inclusive and equitable environment that recognises and honours the diversity of all individuals within the organisation. While the aims of Strategic EDI may vary, its outcomes and the potential impact on the organisation are positively correlated with improved decision-making, an inclusive equitable and supportive work/study environment and increases in innovation and growth.
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This project is relevant to: All members
Job functions: Academics, Learning Designers and Technologists, Employability and Careers Staff, Student Experience, Middle Management and Senior Leaders.
Projects:
Open Doors, Narrow Corridors?
This project explores current efforts to ensure post-entry inclusion of students from widening participation and underrepresented backgrounds, with a focus on fostering community connections, engagement and belonging.
Inclusive Leadership InSights
This benefit refers to the skills, knowledge, and behaviours that leaders need to effectively lead diverse teams and foster inclusive cultures.
Inclusive Recruitment
The objective of this project is to enhance diversity in candidate selection by eliminating barriers and biases within the recruitment process.
Output – Mini-report series
Building on an extensive review of the literature and interviews with practitioners in institutions, this mini-report series uses case studies to explore key themes and provide examples of innovative practices from higher education providers around the world.
Output- Interactive Webinar
This event took place on 13 June 2024 Join us for an interactive webinar, where we will delve into the challenges faced by underrepresented groups and the innovative strategies for promoting inclusivity. With breakout rooms for deeper discussions and sharing of insights, we hope this will be an opportunity to invite member institutions to exchange ideas and foster collaborative conversations.
Webinar Speakers
Madiha Sajid, Learning and Development Manager, People and Organisational Development, Imperial College London
Andrea (Andy) Todd, Associate Professor of Active Citizenship, University of Chester
Robbie Fox, Alumni and staff member, University of Bristol
Lead
Robiu Salisu
Senior Consultant, EDI
Advance HE
Output – Vlogs
The inclusive leadership vlog series explores with leaders why they think inclusive leadership is important, how they practice the principles, and the impact of and outcomes of this work.
Output – Inclusive Leadership Review Guide
The guide, written by Advance HE Associate Kevin Coutinho, draws on the vlogs to provide practical insights and guidance for leaders striving to create more equitable and inclusive campuses and workforces.
Lead
Baljit Birring
Senior Consultant, Inclusive Leadership
Advance HE
Output – Written paper
This paper conceptualises inclusive recruitment as a journey rather than an event and identifies key milestones and stakeholders needed for an overarching approach that fosters inclusivity.
Output – Online peer exchange event
This event took place on 5 June 2024. This virtual event is built on the Inclusive Recruitment Colloquium 2023. The event will provide you with an overview of inclusive practice for each stage of the staff recruitment process from defining the role to onboarding. There will be an opportunity for Q&A at the end of the session.
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