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Equality in Scotland's colleges: statistical report
Related subject: Staff | Students | General | ScotlandDeveloping a statistical report that provides an equality baseline for college student data and additional commentary
Meeting the Equality Act 2010: learning from disability equality schemes in higher education in England
Related subject: Disability | Staff | Students | Equality ActBuilding on the lessons from disability equality schemes to ensure disability equality for staff and students
REF consultation on draft panel criteria and working methods
Related subject: StaffECU response to equality considerations in the Research Excellence Framework
New Equality Act guidance: Specific duties for England
Related subject: Equality ActECU revises guidance as final regulations confirmed
BME staff face discrimination in higher education
Related subject: Race | StaffECU report highlights discrimination in HE in England
Experience of black and minority ethnic staff in HE in England
Related subject: Race | StaffExploring the lived experience of black and minority ethnic staff (BME) and how institutional policy and practice may affect BME staff differently
Equality Act abroad
Related subject: Equality ActWhat equality legislation means for institutions operating abroad
Enabling equality: furthering disability equality for staff in HE
Related subject: Disability | StaffReflecting the experiences of over 300 disabled staff working across the HE sector
Religion and belief in HE: researching the experiences of staff and students
Related subject: Religion and belief | Staff | StudentsProviding a nationwide evidence-base exploring issues around religion and belief in the staff and student experience
Take part in our new pilot schemes
Related subject: Gender | Race | StaffGood practice in employment recognition schemes in development for gender and race
Joining up agendas: internationalisation and equality and diversity in HE
Related subject: StudentsSenior management briefing on the benefits of developing joined-up working between equality and diversity and internationalisation
Improving the degree attainment of black and minority ethnic students
Related subject: Race | StudentsA joint Higher Education Academy and ECU commentary on supporting BME students to achieve better degrees
Supporting BME students to acheive
Related subject: Race | StudentsECU and HEA publish commentary on improving the degree attainment of black and minority ethnic (BME) students
Supporting international staff in higher education
Related subject: Race | Religion and belief | Staff | GeneralAn investigation into the experiences and support needs of international staff
Effective equality surveys
Related subject: Staff | Students | General
Exploring the staff and student experience in higher education institutions
Governing bodies: equality and diversity
Related subject: GeneralAn exploration of the diversity within governing bodies and supporting governors’ development needs in relation to equality
Attracting international students: equitable services and support, campus cohesion and community engagement
Related subject: Students | ScotlandECU and the Scottish higher education sector are investigating the benefits of placing equality and diversity at the centre of the international student experience
Mainstreaming: equality at the heart of further and higher education
Related subject: Age | Disability | Gender | Trans | Race | Religion and belief | Sexual orientation | Staff | Students | General | Equality Act | ScotlandResearch to enable Scottish higher education institutions and colleges to mainstream equality into their core functions
Managing reasonable adjustments in higher education
Related subject: Disability | Staff | StudentsGuidance on managing reasonable adjustments for disabled staff and students
Internationalisation and equality and diversity in HE: merging identities
Related subject: StudentsResearch report into the relationships between equality and diversity and the internationalisation agenda
Equality in higher education: statistical report 2010
Related subject: Age | Disability | Gender | Race | Staff | Students | General
A statistical overview of the equality challenges facing higher education in 2010
Equality and diversity: embedding excellence in higher education
Related subject: GeneralA UCAS conference for 2010: contemporary approaches to fair recruitment and retention
Equality in restructuring and redundancy
Related subject: GeneralEquality impact assessments in higher education
Higher education institutions reap the benefits of working in partnership with disabled students
Related subject: Disability | StudentsHigher Education Academy and ECU launch guidance showing that the way institutions engage with disabled students makes a real difference to the student learning experience, and the institution as a whole
Strategic approaches to disabled student engagement
Related subject: Disability | Students
Effective strategies to engage and involve disabled students as partners
Advancing LGB equality
Related subject: Sexual orientation | Staff | Students
Improving the experience of lesbian, gay and bisexual staff and students in higher education
DOC: Advancing LGB equality
Related subject: Sexual orientation | Staff | StudentsDownload an accessible Word version of our guidance to improve the experience of lesbian, gay and bisexual staff and students in HE
PDF: Advancing LGB equality
Related subject: Sexual orientation | Staff | StudentsDownload the PDF of our guidance to improve the experience of lesbian, gay and bisexual staff and students in HE
Postgraduate Review
Related subject: StudentsECU's response to the Postgraduate Review call-out for evidence
UUK event: Universities and active ageing: engaging older learners
Related subject: AgeEngaging older learners in education and training
Sensory access in higher education: guidance report 2009
Related subject: Disability | Staff | Students
Making sure the campus environment doesn't disadvantage sensory impaired staff or students
Managing procurement to promote equality in further and higher education
Related subject: Staff | Students | GeneralSupporting the development of equality promoting strategies in procurement policies and practices
Supporting women's mentoring in higher education
Related subject: Gender | StaffThis project explores the use and impact of mentoring initiatives for women’s career progression in higher education
Equality in higher education: statistical report 2009
Related subject: Age | Disability | Gender | Race | Staff | Students | General
A statistical overview of the equality challenges facing higher education in 2009
Equality Act briefings and seminars
Related subject: Age | Disability | Gender | Trans | Race | Religion and belief | Sexual orientation | Staff | Students | General | Equality ActSupporting the sector in meeting the new legislative requirements of the Equality Act 2010
ECU response to the Equality Bill consultation now online
Related subject: Equality ActECU's consultation response is now available for higher education institutions to download
Revising Disability Equality Schemes briefing
Related subject: DisabilityGuidance on revising Disability Equality Schemes to meet the requirements of the Disability Equality Duty
Governing bodies, equality and diversity: research report 2009
Related subject: GeneralThe report considers the diversity of the governing bodies themselves and provides recommendations to help governors fulfil their obligations in relation to equality and diversity
Religious observance in higher education: institutional timetabling and work patterns
Related subject: Religion and belief | Staff | Students
The first in a series of briefings and case studies on reconciling religious observance and academic or management responsibilities
Governing bodies, equality and diversity
Related subject: Staff | General
A handbook for governors of higher education institutions
Internationalising equality, equalising internationalisation
Related subject: Staff | Students | General
The intersection between the internationalisation and equality and diversity agendas in the higher education sector
How do we ask about health and disability on applications?
Related subject: Disability | StaffHow should our institution ask about health and disability on job application forms?
Equality in higher education: statistical report 2008
Related subject: Age | Disability | Gender | Race | Staff | Students | General
A statistical overview of equality challenges in higher education
Can we keep our minimum age for student entrance?
Related subject: Age | StaffWill we be able to retain our minimum age for student entrance (mostly 17 or 18 years old)?
Research Assessment Exercise 2008: Equality briefing
Related subject: General | StaffEquality briefing for Research Assessment Exercise panel chairs, members and secretaries
Should institutions monitor data on religion and belief?
Related subject: Religion and belief | Staff | Students
Flexible working: useful links
Related subject: Gender | Staff | GeneralUseful links for further information on flexible working
Flexible working: what universities are doing
Related subject: Gender | Staff | GeneralCase studies of a number of universities that have focused on work-life balance
Flexible working: job sharing
Related subject: Gender | Staff | GeneralThe main issues in job sharing are compatibility between those involved, and good communication
Flexible working: homeworking
Related subject: Gender | Staff | GeneralHomeworking is a popular flexible working option
Flexible working: ensuring success
Related subject: Age | Disability | Gender | Religion and belief | Staff | GeneralAdvice on flexible working
Flexible working: options
Related subject: Gender | Staff | GeneralThere are many types of flexible working on offer. The different options are changing all the time as companies try to develop innovative ways to retain key staff
Flexible working: dealing with a request
Related subject: Gender | Staff | GeneralProcedure for dealing with flexible work requests
Monitoring and data collection
Related subject: Race | GeneralHigher education institutions have a legal duty to collect and analyse equality data
How do we manage conflicts of freedom between individuals' rights concerning sexual orientations and religion and belief?
Sexual orientation
Related subject: Sexual orientationAdvice and consideration of issues that may affect staff and students relating to sexual orientation
Supporting trans staff and students
Related subject: Gender | Trans | Staff | StudentsAn introduction to the issues equalities practitioners, managers and policy makers need to consider in order to support transgender staff and students
Monitoring disability equality
Related subject: Disability | Staff | StudentsThis page highlights the importance of monitoring in achieving disability equality
How can we monitor gender identity?
Related subject: Gender | TransMy university would like to start monitoring the number of trans staff and students but I’m not sure which monitoring categories to use. The Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) asks us to collect gender data on male, female and ‘indeterminate’ staff and students – is this the same as trans?
Promoting good campus relations: an institutional imperative
Related subject: Race | Religion and belief | GeneralA higher education campus is a places where all staff and students have a right to work, study and live without fear of intimidation, harassment and threatening or violent behaviour
Effective equality impact assessment
Related subject: GeneralMaterials and guidance for effective equality impact assessments
What makes a good Race Equality Policy?
Related subject: Race | Staff | StudentsWhat makes an appropriate and effective institutional Race Equality Policy?
What's the difference between the RRA 1976 and the Amendment Act 2000?
Related subject: Race | Staff | StudentsWhat is the difference between the requirements on institutions of the Race Relations Act 1976 and the Race Relations (Amendment) Act 2000?
What's the difference between the General and Specific Duties of the RRA?
Related subject: Race | Staff | StudentsWhat is the difference between the General and Specific Duties of the Race Relations Act, and how can institutions ensure the best response to the requirements of these duties?
With only a small gap in pay within grades, do we now have equal pay at my university?
Related subject: Gender | StaffWe've done a job evaluation review and an equal pay review, and find only a small gap between men's and women’s pay in jobs across similar grades. Does that mean we now have equal pay between men and women?
Does UK law cover disabled people from overseas?
Related subject: Disability | StudentsDoes our institiution need to consider the requirements of disabled people working, studying and using the services of our HEI, even when they are non-UK nationals?
What are competence standards and how can we avoid discrimination?
Related subject: Disability | StudentsWhat are competence standards and how can institutions ensure they do not directly discriminate against disabled students?
How can we manage disability leave and disability-related sickness?
Related subject: Disability | StaffWhat are disability leave and disability-related sickness and how can they be managed in the context of our other leave and sickness absence policies?
How does disability equality legislation apply to higher education institutions?
Related subject: Disability | Staff | Students
How are we affected by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities?
Related subject: Disability | StudentsDoes the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities have any consequences for higher education institutions?
Flexible working: why do we need flexible working?
Related subject: General | StaffThe demand for flexible working
Mapping equality data in the higher education sector
Related subject: Staff | Students | General
Investigating the main sources of equality data in the sector
Promoting good campus relations: update
Related subject: Staff | Students | General
Updated guidance for dealing with hate crimes and intolerance on campus, with a particular focus on religious and racial intolerance
Promoting good campus relations: dealing with hate crimes and intolerance
Related subject: Staff | Students | General
Dealing with hate crimes and intolerance on campus
PDF: Equality in higher education: statistical report 2008
Related subject: Age | Disability | Gender | Race | Staff | StudentsA statistical overview of equality challenges in higher education
PDF: Sensory access in higher education: guidance report 2009
Guidance on inclusive and accessible design for higher education institutions
DOC: Revising Disability Equality Schemes
Related subject: DisabilityGuidance on revising Disability Equality Schemes
PDF: Revising Disability Equality Schemes
Related subject: DisabilityGuidance on revising Disability Equality Schemes
PDF: Governing bodies, equality and diversity
Related subject: GeneralA handbook for governors of higher education institutions
PDF: Equality and diversity: responsibilities and challenges
A short guide for members of governing bodies of higher education institutions
DOC: Governing bodies, equality and diversity
Related subject: GeneralA handbook for governors of higher education institutions
PDF: Equality in higher education: statistical report 2009
Related subject: GeneralA statistical overview of the equality challenges facing higher education
DOC: Equality in higher education: statistical report 2009
Related subject: GeneralA statistical overview of the equality challenges facing the higher education sector