Reflecting on and exploring the ways in which Una Europa and other European universities can embed diversity in their practices
'Engaging with Diversity in European Universities' has now been published. This report written by the Una Europa Diversity Council brings together key findings and recommendations on diversity across Una Europa universities.
The report highlights the following recommendations to end discrimination and to foster inclusion in Una Europa and higher education at large (read it now here):
- Centre a common, progressive definition of diversity
Ground the work of each university community and alliance on the progressive definition of diversity in all its dimensions to ensure a common basis for efficient work on diversity, in each Una Europa University.
- Make the most of the Diversity Council
Involve the Diversity Council in overall strategy work and planning, and clarify its role in the university community and network. Include diversity professionals in developing projects, programmes and initiatives.
- Establish specific sets of actions
Establish specific sets of actions linked to the overall strategy to mainstream diversity and create evidence-based and targeted actions that translate value-based commitments into action. A monitored and assessed overarching diversity strategy supports this mainstreaming process.
- Set up regular evaluations of each existing policy and practice
Ensure routine data collection to generate needed information for strategy assessment. Follow up on progress against established performance indicators and develop tools to assess how diversity becomes mainstreamed.
Engaging with Diversity in European Universities