Equality, diversity and inclusion
A curated collection of open access works explores urgent global challenges, from climate grief and AI ethics to inequality, migration, and political representation,offering critical insights for study and teaching.…Read more
Carolyn Snell and Lucie Middlemiss, authors of 'Just Climate Futures', argue that while Net Zero policies are vital for tackling climate change, they must be shaped around everyday realities and social inequalities to ensure they enhance rather than diminish people’s lives.…Read more
Suzy Levy, author of 'Mind the Inclusion Gap', argues that Trump’s return has intensified divisions, highlighting the urgent need to reimagine inclusion to heal a fractured society.…Read more
Jason Pandya-Wood, author of 'The Kindness Fix', explores how the UK’s welfare system remains entrenched in punitive, outdated policies that perpetuate poverty and stigma, demanding a radical rethink rooted in dignity and compassion.…Read more
Peter Unwin and Allison Hulmes expose a mental health crisis in Romani and Traveller communities, driven by racism, exclusion, and neglect, and urge immediate action over more research.…Read more
In this episode, Richard Kemp speaks with Kalwant Bhopal about why those from black and minority ethnic communities continue to be marginalised.…Read more
Lee Gregory, Vanessa Boon, and Dave Beck highlight how the UK’s consultation on the socioeconomic duty offers a key chance to tackle poverty through a legal, intersectional, and evidence-based approach.…Read more
Francesca Romana Ammaturo, author of 'The Politics of Pride Events', explores how, in 2025, Pride faces rising global repression and corporate withdrawal, underscoring the urgency of reclaiming its radical roots. …Read more
Maddy Janssens and Chris Steyaert, authors of 'On Practicing Diversity', show how queer theory challenges us to move beyond box-ticking inclusion and instead reimagine workplaces as spaces of complexity, emotional truth, and collective worldmaking.…Read more
As part of Independent Bookshop Week 2025, Bookhaus in Bristol highlights how indie bookshops foster community, activism and cultural change far beyond selling books. …Read more