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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BEST – beeinträchtigt studieren. Sondererhebung zur Situation von Studierenden mit Behinderung und chronischer Krankheit
A survey published in 2012 documenting German graduate students with disabilities and chronic illnesses. View or download the full survey here. There are also other documents in this series including a brochure and a resource page including academic articles and presentations (some items are paywalled). Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Promotion inklusive (PROMI)
A project focused on increasing the number of doctoral candidates with disabilities at German universities through supporting the universities as employers as well as the doctoral researchers through peer support networks. View the resource here. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
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
Supporting Diversity in Australia’s Graduate Research Programs
By Fiona Zammit Supporting and encouraging diversity in higher education is indeed an explicit goal of the Australian Higher Education system. The first objective of the Higher Education Support Act[1] which governs all delivery across the nation is to “support a higher education system that is characterised by quality, diversity and equity of access.” Access […]
Student Diversity in South African Higher Education
A research article by Wandisile Mdepa and Lullu Tshiwula examining the role higher education could play in spurring economic growth and reducing rural poverty in South Africa. Click here to read and download the article. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Schools Network Access Program (SNAP)
Australian program that helps students from underrepresented groups access universities. Learn more about the program here. Facebook Twitter Linkedin
Promoting Access for Refugees to Graduate Education at The American University in Cairo
By Adham Ramadan Political upheavals in the MENA region over the past decade have led to a substantial refugee population with significant regional and global impacts. While some of the regional conflicts would need years to be resolved, for others, the repatriation of refugee populations will continue to be a challenge for years to come. […]