By Susan Porter and Jo-ann Archibald Q’um Q’um Xiiem Why is Canada committed to Indigenization? The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) was established in 2008 to document the history and lasting impacts of the Canadian Indian Residential School system and to articulate pathways forward for reconciliation. The background to the commission was described […]
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Diversity in Doctoral Education – Technical University of Munich’s (TUM) Perspective
By H.J. Bungartz, K. Offe, and K. Schmidt The context I: Diversity in German higher education and doctoral qualification When looking at the concept of diversity, we have to emphasize that there is no single and universal approach to conceptualizing diversity. In the area of Diversity Management, diversity is often addressed in organizations and companies […]
Diversity in a Time of Rising Nationalism: The Challenge and the Opportunity – European Perspectives
Liviu Matei Neo-nationalism is on the rise in Europe. Does this development influence the policies and practices regarding diversity in higher education? The answer to this question points to new historical developments on the continent, but also to long-standing characteristics and differences between Europe and other parts of the world, for example, the United States. […]
Erste Generation Promotion Mentoring+
A program at the University of Cologne to support first generation graduate students. Learn more about the program here. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Graduate Student Diversity Working Group – Washington University in St. Louis
A collaborative working group including postgraduate students, faculty, and administrators to address issues of diversity and inclusion. Web resource features action items and annual reports. View the web resource here. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Yerevan Communique (2015)
A policy document establishing the European Higher Education Area (EHEA). Includes mandate to make European universities more inclusive. Read and download the full statement here. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
What Influences Your Mentoring Needs? – University of Washington
Web resource examining the mentoring needs of diverse postgraduate students. Read the full resource here. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
[Video] University Plan 2025: Experience Reconciliation
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Equality and Diversity Inclusion Policy – University of St. Andrews (UK)
Example of a diversity and inclusiveness statement from the University of St. Andrews. Read and download the full statement here. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Universities’ Strategies and Approaches Towards Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Report including case studies from universities across Europe on how they created more diverse and inclusive campuses. Click here to read and download the full report. Facebook Twitter Linkedin