Reports

Considering Equality, Diversity and Inclusion within research projects: tools and trends

"Considering Equality, Diversity and Inclusion within research projects: tools and trends" is a pdf (with additional notes) of an EDIS presentation given by Dr Lilian Hunt in April 2021, organised by Sheffield Research Services. 

COVID-19 and inequalities: evidence, insights and recommendations for inclusive decision making

The purpose of this report is for organisations to be more informed of: The differential impacts of COVID-19 on the population, specifically the BAME* community, people with disabilities/long term health conditions and older age groups; How the pandemic intensifies inequalities for individuals and groups disadvantaged by systemic racism and ableism; How to consider this information when making decisions that affect staff.

UKRI Equality Diversity and Inclusion Evidence Reviews – EDIS Summary

In 2019, UKRI commissioned and published two evidence reviews on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. These reviews, conducted by Advance HE, provide a rapid snapshot of the key challenges regarding EDI in the UK and internationally and an assessment of the interventions in this space and their effectiveness. We have compiled some of the key messages and conclusions from the report that will help inform our member organisations’ practices.

2019 STEM Workforce Statistics

New government data shows that in 2019 we have reached one million women in core-STEM occupations as reported by the WISE Campaign (24% of the core STEM workforce). However only 14% of SET management roles are held by women.