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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Research news
16 February 2026
Expert comment: How educators can better support Muslim students during Ramadan?
As Ramadan approaches, many Muslims will be preparing for a month of fasting from dawn until dusk. How can educators best support Muslim students to thrive academically while observing this important religious period?
05 November 2025
Who gets to play
Researchers call out class inequality in sport and education.
15 May 2024
Menstrual Equity at Oxford Brookes showcased by the British Standards Institute
An ongoing initiative to support students and staff at Oxford Brookes University who are experiencing the pain, discomfort and financial cost of periods is being showcased nationally.
09 November 2023
BHM 2023 exhibition and discussion evening: Oxford African Caribbean Histories Archive
As part of Brookes Black History Month, the Oxford Brookes Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Network (EDIN) and the Oxfordshire Community Education Group co-organised an exhibition and discussion evening on local African Caribbean histories.
22 September 2023
Prestigious grant for Oxford Brookes-led research into equality for transgender scientists
A grant of almost £100,000 is being used by researchers at Oxford Brookes University to explore how to create a more inclusive work environment for transgender scientists.
25 February 2022
RIKE networks scoop the Brookes Research Excellence Award
Three RIKE Networks have been awarded the Brookes Research Excellence Award (22/23) for research titled: Ageing in Displacement: Improving older refugees’ experiences of migration and ageing in the UK.
15 February 2022
EDIN grant winners
The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Network (EDIN) awarded a number of grants to Oxford Brookes researchers to support multidisciplinary research and collaborations.
03 December 2021
Research into 'Girls, Leadership and Women in the Public Eye'
Dr Michele Paule (Principal Investigator) and Dr Hannah Yelin (Co-Investigator) recently completed a national pilot study investigating girls' attitudes to leadership and high-profile women.
15 November 2021
Women in Science: UK-Brazil Gender Equality Partnerships
27 October 2021
Conference presentation: older people in humanitarian crises
Dr Supriya Akerkar was an invited panellist at the conference ASEM Forum on Human Rights of Older Persons: Present and Future.