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A Pioneer for Change - Dr. Brittany Williams

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

I did it because of the implications of my scholarship around Black women, girls, my experience with social class and racial identity development, she says. And in a restrictive environment like higher education, she demands the environment change. If my scholarship isnt reaching [the public], its not doing what it needs to do.

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Enhancing Access, Engagement, and Inclusion in Online Education

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2021), emphasizing the establishment of environments conducive to students’ intellectual development. Clear instructions, consistent layouts, and easy access to resources contribute to a more inclusive learning environment. Such strategies equip faculty with the tools to effectively respond to students’ needs (Rahimi et al.,

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ACU launches new marine scholarships

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Scholarships for marine science research degrees driven by the Association of Commonwealth Universities have been announced for students from Ghana, India, Bangladesh and Belize. There will be a total of 56 scholarships available under the program, and will fund “a range of courses” in the area of marine science.

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HBCU Leaders Unite to Address Threats to Black Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

You have to be equally outraged by the racism that poisons campus culture and the racism that shows up in how we exclude Black stories, scholarship, and success from the academy." Students come in carrying years of systemic inequalityand we are creating intentional, data-driven environments to meet them with care and excellence, she said.

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Women in Leadership: Empowering Change across Generations and Cultures

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Their growing presence in academia and cultures enables them to harness collective power and create environments where women of all backgrounds feel seen and valued. Women leaders excel in creating environments that prioritize listening, mutual respect, and collaboration.

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University of Toronto’s environment school cuts financial ties to fossil fuels

The Guardian - Higher Education

Princeton University, the only other North American school to do so, rolled back its commitment recently The University of Toronto ’s environment school has announced it will financially dissociate from fossil fuel companies, in a landmark win for climate activists.

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Weekend Reading: Education and Scholarship – An overlooked solution to the teaching dilemma

HEPI

Universities have started recognising the importance of Education and Scholarship (E&S) academic roles to maintain a good balance between education and research. In terms of research, there is far less recognition of excellence in education and scholarship compared to excellence in subject-specific research output.