It is evident that substantial barriers exist in academia particularly for underrepresented and marginalised people. Uncovering the evidence, as well as highlighting the lived experience of academics from marginalised groups is critical to understanding the deeper issues. Moving towards enhanced diversity, equity and inclusion requires cultural change and carefully acquired evidence to support the development and implementation of meaningful programs, interventions and policy change.
This presentation will demonstrate real examples of the importance of exploring evidence, to develop action plans and leadership support to implement programs focused on enhancing academic career progression, improved sense of belonging, fairness and transparency. With the view to moving to equity, beyond equality, and making inequities and discrimination impossible to ignore.
Achieving diversity, inclusiveness, and equity in academia is essential to realising academic innovation, collaboration, excellence, sustainability and ultimately impact.