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 […]
Tag Archives: Europe
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. […]
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
Universitätsverband zur Qualifizierung des wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchses in Deutschland (UniWiND)
A German working group designed to tackle questions of diversity and inclusion facing postgraduate students and researchers. Click here to view the resource (translation to English available in Google Chrome). 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
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
“Students Want Their Curriculums Decolonised. Are Universities Listening?” (2019)
News article published in The Guardian on the Rhoads Must Fall and Why is My Curriculum So White? campaigns in the UK and how universities are responding to the student protests. Read the full article here. Facebook Twitter Linkedin