An Impact Evaluation of the Athena SWAN Charter (2019)
Published: 28/08/2019
An independent report into the impact of the Athena SWAN Charter
What Works: Positive cultural and behavioural change through staff engagement
Published: 25/06/2019
In 2016-17 Advance HE, supported by the UK higher education (HE) funding councils (Higher Education Funding Council for England [HEFCE], Higher Education Funding Council for Wales [HEFCW], Scottish Funding Council [SFC]), commissioned work to inform strategies to improve practices in leadership, governance and management in HE, based on previous best evidence of ‘what works’. This…
Equality in colleges in Scotland
Published: 20/06/2019
An analysis of the qualitative data of the impact of age on staff experiences In 2018, Equality Challenge Unit (ECU) conducted the first Scotland-wide research of staff in Scotland’s colleges on their experiences working in the sector, analysed by protected characteristics. The research report ‘Equality in colleges in Scotland: results from the 2017 staff survey…
Attracting Diversity: End of project report
Published: 14/05/2019
Ensuring Scotland’s post-16 education system is equitable and accessible for all is a priority for the entire sector. In light of this priority policy area, Advance HE’s (previously Equality Challenge Unit) Attracting Diversity project ran from 2015-18, following an initial pilot year in 2014-15. Twenty-one Scottish colleges and higher education institutions (HEIs) were supported over…
Equality in colleges in Scotland: detailed analysis of staff experiences
Published: 04/04/2019
An analysis of the qualitative data of disabled staff experiences In 2018, the Equality Challenge Unit (ECU) conducted the first Scotland-wide research of college staff on their experiences working in the sector analysed by protected characteristics. The research report Equality in colleges in Scotland: results from the 2017 staff survey and focus groups highlighted disabled…
Athena SWAN UK Award Ceremony Programme 2018
Published: 21/03/2019
Programme relating to the Athena SWAN Award Ceremony held on 10 December 2018 – SUSU, University of Southampton Download programme
What Works: Supporting Women’s Careers
Published: 12/03/2019
Despite the existence of successful initiatives to support women’s careers, there are currently still major barriers to overcome to achieve gender equality in career progression in Higher Education. To assist in this, a review of publications from Advance HE (formerly the Leadership Foundation) was undertaken to identify effective interventions to support women’s careers and to…
Research Insight – Evaluating the ‘Achieving Race Equality in Higher Education’ programme
Published: 19/12/2018
This sixth Research Insight provides equality and diversity practitioners with a useful example of how to evaluate the impact of a programme or intervention using a repeated-measures design. Specifically, this Research Insight identifies whether Advance HE’s ‘Achieving Race Equality in Higher Education’ programme is effective in improving participants’ familiarity with terms related to race equality and their confidence in engaging with race equality.
Analysing Qualitative Data
Published: 03/12/2018
This sixth briefing from Advance HE’s knowledge and research team presents a short guide to analysing qualitative data, such as focus group transcripts or free-text survey responses, for practitioners working in universities and colleges. While remaining mindful of the contexts in which practitioners work and what is practical with limited resources and competing commitments,…
Reporting on Equality 2017: Performance of the Scottish specific equality duties requirements
Published: 25/10/2018
Both of these reports focus on how colleges and higher education institutions (HEIs) respectively have met the specific reporting duties required of them by the Equality Act 2010.
Research insight – Actions to mitigate the gender pay gap in English higher education
Published: 27/09/2018
This fifth Research Insight extends our previous research on the gender pay gap by using the public pay gap statements from 122 English higher education institutions (HEIs) to identify the most frequently mentioned gender equality initiatives currently operating in English HEIs and their association with institutional size, mission group and Athena SWAN participation.
Religion and belief: supporting inclusion of staff and students in higher education and colleges
Published: 20/09/2018
Advance HE has issued new guidance to higher education institutions across the UK, and Colleges in Scotland, on how to support the inclusion of staff and students of different faiths and beliefs including those with no religious beliefs. Inclusive environments can contribute to the recruitment, wellbeing and progression of a diverse body of staff and…
Equality in colleges in Scotland: statistical report 2018
Published: 06/09/2018
Advance HE’s report into the equality challenges facing colleges in Scotland
Equality in higher education: statistical report 2018
Published: 06/09/2018
Our eleventh annual statistical report presents high-level equality data to highlight national issues and support institutional benchmarking.
An inclusive approach to careers advice and guidance for disabled students
Published: 08/08/2018
This briefing looks at what it means to provide inclusive careers advice and guidance, as well as some practical challenges of delivering this in higher education institutions.
The social and affirmative models in higher education: an introduction
Published: 06/08/2018
This briefing provides an overview of the social and affirmative models of disability and is designed to assist higher education institutions (HEIs), as they develop their approaches to inclusive learning environments for disabled students.
Improving the use of KIT and SPLIT days
Published: 01/08/2018
This guidance provides information about how keep in touch (KIT) and shared parental leave in touch (SPLIT) days work, and recommends a range of actions universities and colleges can take to promote better use of KIT and SPLIT days.
Data protection and anonymity considerations for equality research and data
Published: 30/07/2018
This briefing provides guidance on the implications of the GDPR for equality and diversity research.
Research Insight – The gender pay gap in English higher education
Published: 12/07/2018
This fourth Research Insight examines public pay gap statements from 122 English higher education institutions (HEIs) to ascertain the most commonly cited reasons for the gender pay gap in higher education (HE). It also explores whether these explanations vary according to an institution’s size, mission group and participation in Athena SWAN.
Research Insight – Identifying good practice in successful Silver and Gold Athena SWAN applications
Published: 02/07/2018
This third Research Insight presents findings from a review of 61 successful UK Silver and Gold Athena SWAN and Juno Champion (gender equality in physics) applications from the November 2016 and April 2017 rounds.
Research Insight – Migrant female academics in higher education
Published: 18/05/2018
This second Research Insight focuses on the influence of non-UK nationality and ethnicity on migrant female academics’ role and position in UK higher education.
Equality in colleges in Scotland: results from the 2017 staff survey and focus groups
Published: 15/05/2018
The first report of its kind considers the experiences of college staff by providing an equality analysis of various aspects of the work environment.
Monitoring and evaluating impact
Published: 22/03/2018
This fifth short guide from the research team, part of our research and data briefing series, focusses on the different research methods that practitioners can employ to effectively evaluate the impact of their equality and diversity initiatives.
Improving uptake of shared parental leave: Guidance for UK higher education institutions and colleges in Scotland
Published: 19/03/2018
This guidance is the first in a series looking at issues that were common areas of challenge for many departments and institutions in recent submissions to the Athena SWAN Charter.
Guidance on gathering staff equality data for colleges
Published: 07/03/2018
This guidance is aimed at staff with responsibility for staff management, human resources (HR), information and communication, technology and equality.
Research Insight: The experiences of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual staff in UK higher education
Published: 08/02/2018
Research Insight are short summary reports of recent research undertaken by ECU’s research team.
Intersectional approaches to equality and diversity
Published: 07/02/2018
In 2017 we published our second research and data briefing, Intersectional approaches to equality research and data, which provides examples and guidance on intersectional approaches to research design, and quantitative and qualitative equality research and data analysis, to provide an evidence base on which to develop effective action. We received requests for further examples and guidance…
Reflexivity: positioning yourself in equality and diversity research
Published: 06/12/2017
This fourth short guide from ECU’s research team, part of our research and data briefing series, focusses on reflexive research.
Equality in higher education: statistical report 2017
Published: 06/11/2017
Our tenth annual statistical report presents high-level equality data to highlight national issues and support institutional benchmarking.
ASSET 2016: biosciences and medicine, engineering and physical sciences
Published: 26/10/2017
New ASSET 2016 results
Governing bodies, equality and diversity: A handbook for board members in Scotland’s colleges
Published: 11/09/2017
Handbook for Scottish college board members.
Equality in colleges in Scotland: statistical report 2017
Published: 04/09/2017
ECU’s report into the equality challenges facing colleges in Scotland
Review of HR systems in Scottish colleges to support improvements in workforce equality, with related recommendations
Published: 18/08/2017
New Scottish college-sector HR systems report
ECU key statistics: LGB staff and student data
Published: 27/07/2017
New infographics from ECU’s research team.
Ethics in primary research (focus groups, interviews and surveys)
Published: 03/07/2017
Research and data briefing 3
Public sector equality duty: specific duties for England (revised June 2017)
Published: 19/06/2017
Implications for higher education institutions, revised June 2017
Intersectional approaches to equality research and data
Published: 18/04/2017
Research and data briefing 2
ASSET 2016
Published: 05/04/2017
Experiences surrounding gender equality in STEMM academia and the intersections with ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age.
Working with TEF Year Two
Published: 13/02/2017
Equality and diversity considerations for higher education institutions working with the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
The public sector equality duty: specific duties for Scotland (revised)
Published: 10/02/2017
Implications for colleges and HEIs
Equality handbooks for governors
Published: 09/12/2016
Handbooks for governors of institutions in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Equality in higher education: statistical report 2016
Published: 28/11/2016
Our ninth annual statistical report presents high-level equality data to highlight national issues and support institutional benchmarking.
Trans staff and students in HE and colleges: improving experiences
Published: 07/11/2016
A fully-updated revision to ECU’s 2010 guidance.
Equality in colleges in Scotland: statistical report 2016
Published: 02/09/2016
ECU’s report into the equality challenges facing colleges in Scotland
Setting equality outcomes: guidance for Scottish institutions
Published: 16/08/2016
Helping universities and colleges in Scotland develop and disseminate new equality outcomes by 30 April 2017
Governing bodies, equality and diversity
Published: 15/06/2016
A handbook for governors of Scottish higher education institutions.
Know your numbers
Published: 06/05/2016
Snapshot infographics on 2.3 million students and 195,000 staff
Ethnicity in admissions data
Published: 05/04/2016
A guide to accessing UCAS ethnicity data on undergraduate applicants
Intersectionality in Scottish higher education institutions:
Published: 23/03/2016
Examining socioeconomic status and protected characteristics
Equality and diversity in learning and teaching in HE: compendium of papers
Published: 17/03/2016
Compendium of papers from Equality Challenge Unit and Higher Education Academy joint conferences
Managing good relations in colleges and higher education: training packs
Published: 14/12/2015
Training materials to adapt and use in your institution Managing good relations in colleges in Scotland Managing good relations in higher education Colleges and higher education institutions have a legal duty to foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. These training resources are designed to help you…
GENDER-NET analysis report: award schemes, gender equality and structural change
Published: 19/11/2015
The report shares the results of research undertaken to understand the impact of eight award schemes aimed at advancing gender equality, including the Athena SWAN Charter, and their ability to stimulate gender equality and enact structural change in research institutions.
Equality in higher education: statistical report 2015
Published: 06/11/2015
Using data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA),Equality in higher education: statistical report 2015 aims to focus attention on areas where the higher education sector needs to act to achieve an inclusive culture for all staff and students. The report presents an analysis of the gender, ethnicity, disability and age profiles of the higher education workforce (Part…
Equality in colleges in Scotland: statistical report 2015
Published: 10/09/2015
ECU’s report into the equality challenges facing colleges in Scotland
Understanding the interaction of competence standards and reasonable adjustments
Published: 06/08/2015
A competence standard is a particular level of competence or ability that a student must demonstrate to be accepted on to, progress within and successfully complete a course or programme of study.
Governing bodies, equality and diversity in Scottish higher education institutions
Published: 30/06/2015
This ECU report contains findings and recommendations from our research into governing bodies, equality and diversity in Scotland.
Athena SWAN Charter for Women in science: measuring success 2011
Published: 29/04/2015
This report was launched by Athena SWAN patron Professor Dame Julia Higgins, Imperial College London, at an Athena SWAN awards ceremony in 2011.
Academic teaching staff: developing equality and diversity skills, knowledge and values
Published: 23/04/2015
This report aims to help higher education institutions (HEIs) ensure that academic staff have the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver the curriculum.
Academic flight: how to encourage black and minority ethnic academics to stay in UK higher education
Published: 23/03/2015
Research into the push and pull factors causing black and minority ethnic (BME) academics to consider leaving the UK and what the UK higher education (HE) sector can do to entice them back.
Equitable admissions in Scottish colleges
Published: 26/02/2015
This guidance aims to familiarise college staff involved in recruitment and admissions with relevant equality principles and provide information on essential equality concepts.
Publications feedback form
Published: 13/02/2015
Please tell us what you think about our range of publications. Alternatively you can email pubs@ecu.ac.uk
Understanding adjustments: supporting staff and students who are experiencing mental health difficulties
Published: 13/02/2015
Research into disclosure and support mechanisms for staff and students experiencing mental health difficulties
Equality in higher education: statistical report 2014
Published: 18/11/2014
Charting the equality challenges for, and successes of, the higher education sector across the UK
Supporting disabled students’ transitions from higher education into employment
Published: 12/11/2014
This research looks into what support practices exist across HEIs to help disabled students find employment, with a particular focus on the provision of support for disabled students.
The rationale for equality and diversity: How vice-chancellors and principals are leading change
Published: 16/10/2014
This research looks at the broadest interpretation of the business case for equality and diversity in higher education institutions and suggests how vice-chancellors and principals can lead change.
Equality in colleges in Scotland: statistical report 2014
Published: 19/09/2014
ECU’s report into the equality challenges facing colleges in Scotland
Embedding equality in student services
Published: 29/08/2014
Collecting and analysing equality data will help to inform, evaluate and develop the services and support available in your institution.
Annual survey report 2012
Published: 14/08/2014
We carry out regular surveys to assess the impact of our work upon equality practitioners, institutions and the wider higher education sector. We use the results to sense check and test the quality of our work and inform future priorities. We also use the results to make sure we are meeting the targets set out…
Athena SWAN Research institutes pilot report
Published: 04/08/2014
Research institutes were welcomed to the Athena SWAN Charter in a pilot awards scheme in 2013.
Occupational segregation in Scottish HEIs: disability, gender, race
Published: 01/06/2014
Tackling occupational segregation is an essential step in creating more equal employment and development opportunities within Scottish higher education institutions, and to help tackle the gender pay gap. Based on in-depth research into employment in Scottish HEIs, this guidance explores the experience of occupational segregation for staff, and makes recommendations for institutions to encourage positive…
Advancing women’s careers in STEMM: evaluating the effectiveness and impact of the Athena SWAN Charter
Published: 01/05/2014
An independent report into the impact of the Athena SWAN Charter and ECU’s response
Measuring progress on equality: qualitative evidence
Published: 01/04/2014
How to use qualitative evidence to measure progress towards equality objectives
Equality and diversity for teaching staff in colleges
Published: 01/01/2014
Factsheets for teaching staff in colleges explaining their role in promoting equality and diversity
Equality in higher education: statistical report 2013
Published: 01/11/2013
Equality in higher education: statistical report 2013 charts the equality challenges facing UK higher education
Embedding equality in outcome agreements
Published: 01/11/2013
Developing outcome agreements that help meet the mainstreaming equality duty in Scotland
College equality outcomes: a regional overview
Published: 04/10/2013
A regional analysis of the equality outcomes published by colleges in Scotland
Scottish HEI equality outcomes: a sector overview
Published: 01/10/2013
An analysis of the equality outcomes published by higher education institutions in Scotland
Equality in colleges in Scotland: statistical report 2013
Published: 01/09/2013
ECU’s report into the equality challenges facing colleges in Scotland
Building capacity for equality impact assessment in colleges: handbook for trainers
Published: 01/09/2013
Training materials to adapt and use in your college
Improving the experiences of international staff in UK HE
Published: 01/09/2013
Research report and summary
Publishing equality information: a guide for HEIs in England
Published: 04/07/2013
Guide to meeting the publishing requirements of equality legislation
Anticipating reasonable adjustments: equality and diversity training pack
Published: 04/06/2013
Training materials to adapt and use in your institution
ECU Annual Review of 2012: Meeting the challenges
Published: 01/06/2013
Outlining ECU’s work to advance equality and diversity in UK higher education
Equality and diversity for academics: factsheets
Published: 04/04/2013
Factsheets for academics explaining their role in promoting equality and diversity
Careers services: supporting international students
Published: 01/04/2013
Helping staff in careers services to support international students
Disability services: supporting international students
Published: 01/04/2013
Helping staff in disability services to support international students
Supporting a student or member of staff who is transitioning
Published: 01/04/2013
Guide for HR staff, managers and staff supporting students
Promoting good relations on campus: a guide for higher and further education
Published: 01/03/2013
Guidelines for fostering good relations, preventing hate crime and managing intolerance on campus
Collecting data on non-academic atypical staff
Published: 01/02/2013
Making diversity monitoring of atypical staff easier
Digitisation and reformatting: recommendations from current provision in Scottish higher education
Published: 04/12/2012
Recommendations from Scottish HEIs on providing accessible electronic texts for students
Equality in Scotland’s colleges: collecting and analysing staff equality data
Published: 01/12/2012
Guidance on collecting staff equality data
Assessing impact for equality during and beyond college regionalisation
Published: 01/12/2012
Supporting colleges in Scotland as they assess the equality impact of changes brought about by regionalisation
Equitable admissions for underrepresented groups
Published: 01/12/2012
Ensuring admissions processes are equitable and free from inadvertent discrimination
Quality assurance: embedding equality within college practice and processes
Published: 04/11/2012
Assisting colleges to meet quality assurance and equality requirements
Equality in higher education: statistical report 2012
Published: 01/11/2012
The equality challenges facing UK higher education
Setting equality outcomes: colleges in Scotland
Published: 01/11/2012
Helping colleges develop and meet equality outcomes by the April 2013 deadline
Equality through procurement in further and higher education
Published: 01/10/2012
Guidance for UK higher education institutions and Scottish colleges who wish to embed equality in their procurement practices
Equality in colleges in Scotland: statistical report 2012
Published: 01/09/2012
ECU’s report into the equality challenges facing colleges in Scotland
Equality Act 2010: implications for colleges and HEIs revised
Published: 01/09/2012
Revised August 2012
Delivering LGB equality: making your college LGB friendly
Published: 04/07/2012
Guide for senior management on a strategic approach to lesbian, gay and bisexual equality in colleges
Equality Act 2010: positive action through bursaries, scholarships and prizes
Published: 01/07/2012
Avoid unlawful discrimination in bursaries, scholarships and prizes
Student services: supporting LGB students
Published: 01/07/2012
Leaflets to help student services support their lesbian, gay and bisexual students
Male students: engagement with academic and pastoral support services
Published: 01/07/2012
Investigating patterns of male and female undergraduate engagement with services that improve student retention and attainment
Mainstreaming: equality at the heart of FE and HE: final reports
Published: 01/06/2012
Sharing the findings of ECU’s mainstreaming programme in Scotland
Attracting international students: equitable services and support, campus cohesion and community engagement
Published: 01/05/2012
How equality can attract, retain and improve the achievement of international students
Mentoring: progressing women’s careers in higher education
Published: 01/04/2012
Investigating the factors that make mentoring programmes for women successful
ECU Annual Review of 2011
Published: 01/04/2012
How we supported equality and diversity in universities and colleges in 2011
Equality Act 2010: implications for students’ unions
Published: 01/03/2012
Summarising the key implications of equality legislation on students’ unions in further and higher education
Evidencing equality: approaches to increasing disclosure and take-up of disabled students’ allowance
Published: 01/01/2012
Helping institutions to consider ways to increase the level of disability disclosure and DSA take-up in higher education
Equality in higher education: statistical report 2011
Published: 04/12/2011
ECU’s report into the equality challenges facing higher education
Meeting the Equality Act 2010: learning from disability equality schemes in higher education in England
Published: 04/11/2011
Building on the lessons from disability equality schemes to ensure disability equality for staff and students
Include and inspire: sport and fitness services in higher education
Published: 01/11/2011
A guide for HEI sports service managers and students’ unions
Experience of black and minority ethnic staff in HE in England
Published: 01/10/2011
Exploring the lived experience of black and minority ethnic staff (BME) and how institutional policy and practice may affect BME staff differently
Enabling equality: furthering disability equality for staff in HE
Published: 01/09/2011
Reflecting the experiences of over 300 disabled staff working across the HE sector
Mainstreaming: equality at the heart of further and higher education
Published: 01/09/2011
Initial findings of ECU’s mainstreaming project for further and higher education
Equality Act abroad
Published: 01/09/2011
What equality legislation means for institutions operating abroad
Religion and belief in HE: researching the experiences of staff and students
Published: 01/07/2011
Providing a nationwide evidence-base exploring issues around religion and belief in the staff and student experience
The public sector equality duty: specific duties for Wales
Published: 01/06/2011
Outlining the implications for higher education institutions in Wales
Joining up agendas: internationalisation and equality and diversity in HE
Published: 01/03/2011
Senior 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
Published: 01/03/2011
A joint Higher Education Academy and ECU commentary on supporting BME students to achieve better degrees
Effective equality surveys
Published: 01/01/2011
Exploring the staff and student experience in higher education institutions
Work placements in the creative industries: good placements for all students
Published: 04/11/2010
Staff and student diversity, equality and access toolkits
Equality in higher education: statistical report 2010
Published: 01/11/2010
A statistical overview of the equality challenges facing higher education in 2010
Managing reasonable adjustments in higher education
Published: 01/11/2010
Guidance on managing reasonable adjustments for disabled staff and students
Student pregnancy and maternity: implications for higher education institutions
Published: 01/11/2010
Guidance on meeting new legal requirements to support students during pregnancy and maternity
Internationalisation and equality and diversity in HE: merging identities
Published: 01/11/2010
Research report into the relationships between equality and diversity and the internationalisation agenda
International students’ services: supporting gay students
Published: 04/10/2010
Leaflet with information and advice for staff supporting international students
Work placements in the arts and cultural sector: diversity, equality and access
Published: 04/10/2010
Research into the barriers faced by some students trying to access work placements
Accommodation services: supporting gay students
Published: 01/10/2010
A leaflet with information and advice for providers of student accommodation
Anti-discrimination law in Northern Ireland
Published: 04/08/2010
An overview for the higher education sector
ECU Annual Review 2009
Published: 01/08/2010
Highlights of ECU’s work with the sector over the past year
Equality in restructuring and redundancy
Published: 01/07/2010
Equality impact assessments in higher education
Strategic approaches to disabled student engagement
Published: 01/06/2010
Effective strategies to engage and involve disabled students as partners
Promoting equality in pay
Published: 04/04/2010
A practical resource for conducting equal pay reviews in higher education
Advancing LGB equality
Published: 01/03/2010
Improving the experience of lesbian, gay and bisexual staff and students in higher education
Disability legislation: practical guidance for academic staff (revised)
Published: 01/02/2010
Provides academic staff with clear information about how to apply disability legislation to teaching and learning
Sensory access in higher education: guidance report 2009
Published: 01/12/2009
Making sure the campus environment doesn’t disadvantage sensory impaired staff or students
Religious observance in higher education: facilities and services
Published: 04/11/2009
ECU’s second briefing about practical issues that arise on campus in relation to religion or belief
Managing inclusive building design for higher education
Published: 04/11/2009
Equality briefing and process checklist
Introducing heidi equality
Published: 01/10/2009
A new way to run reports about the equality performance of your institution
ECU Annual Review 2008
Published: 04/09/2009
A successful year working in collaboration with the higher education sector
Impact of the process to promote equality and diversity in the Research Assessment Exercise 2008
Published: 01/09/2009
A review of the impact of the RAE2008 process on different equality groups
Governing bodies, equality and diversity: research report 2009
Published: 01/07/2009
The report considers the diversity of the governing bodies themselves and provides recommendations to help governors fulfil their obligations in relation to equality and diversity
Experiences of black and minority ethnic staff working in higher education: literature review 2009
Published: 04/06/2009
Providing a synopsis of research-based literature on the experiences of black and minority ethnic staff in higher education
Religious observance in higher education: institutional timetabling and work patterns
Published: 01/05/2009
The first in a series of briefings and case studies on reconciling religious observance and academic or management responsibilities
Access, retention and success: aligning widening participation and equality strategies
Published: 01/05/2009
Bringing together widening participation and equality strategies to support students
Governing bodies, equality and diversity
Published: 04/04/2009
A handbook for governors of higher education institutions
Experience of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans staff and students in higher education: research report 2009
Published: 04/03/2009
An authoritative evidence base of the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans staff and students in higher education
Inclusive students’ unions: equality and diversity in practice
Published: 01/03/2009
How equality legislation requirements apply to students’ unions
Interventions for staff disclosure in higher education: background paper 2009
Published: 04/02/2009
A range of interventions to contribute towards improving staff disclosure of equality information
Evidence for Equality: the future of equality in higher education
Published: 04/01/2009
Presenting a stimulating and authoritative picture of equality and diversity in higher education – the progress, the challenges and the case for equality
Handbook for student accommodation providers: support and guidance for equality and diversity
Published: 04/01/2009
A practical resource on which to develop management agreements between higher education institutions (HEIs) and student accommodation providers on equality and diversity issues
Student admissions: exclusion of native language qualifications
Published: 04/10/2008
Guidance on the legality of admissions policies that exclude native language qualifications
Internationalising equality, equalising internationalisation
Published: 01/07/2008
The intersection between the internationalisation and equality and diversity agendas in the higher education sector
Transition to work for disabled students: careers support in higher education
Published: 04/05/2008
Investigating the support available to disabled students making the transition to work through careers services in higher education institutions
Disclosure and support issues for disabled staff in higher education: Report 2008
Published: 04/03/2008
Issues affecting the disability disclosure decisions of staff in higher education
Disclosure and support issues for disabled staff in higher education: Survey findings 2007
Published: 04/03/2008
Summarising the results of a survey into disclosure and support issues for disabled staff working as lecturers in higher education
Inclusive campus: accommodation and social space
Published: 01/03/2008
Developing an inclusive approach to providing accommodation and social space in the higher education sector
Inclusive students’ unions: survey findings 2007
Published: 04/02/2008
Summarising the results of a survey on the inclusiveness of students’ unions are and how services are experienced by students from a range of groups
Ethnicity, gender and degree attainment: final report
Published: 01/01/2008
Summarising the findings of research into the impact of ethnicity and gender on degree attainment
Age equality and admissions to higher education
Published: 01/09/2007
How the Employment (Equality) Age Regulations 2006 affect those responsible for student admissions to higher education institutions
Age limits on access to medical, healthcare and social work professions
Published: 01/06/2007
The impact of the Employment (Equality) Age Regulations 2006 on age limits in courses relating to the caring professions
Age discrimination: staff development and training
Published: 01/01/2007
Implications of age discrimination legislation on staff development and training arrangements in the higher education sector
Age discrimination: recruitment, selection and promotion
Published: 01/01/2007
Implications of age discrimination legislation on recruitment, selection and promotion arrangements in the higher education sector
Age discrimination: performance management
Published: 01/01/2007
Implications of age discrimination legislation on performance management arrangements in the higher education sector
Age discrimination: retirement, pensions and redundancy
Published: 01/01/2007
Implications of age discrimination legislation on retirement, pensions and redundancy arrangements in the higher education sector
Dignity at work: a good practice guide for higher education institutions
Published: 01/01/2007
A good practice guide on dealing with bullying and harassment in the workplace
Age discrimination: pay and benefits
Published: 01/01/2007
The impact of age discrimination legislation on pay and benefit arrangements in the higher education sector
Research Assessment Exercise 2008: Equality briefing
Published: 01/01/2006
Equality briefing for Research Assessment Exercise panel chairs, members and secretaries