# News

**Source**: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/networks/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-rike-network/news
**Parent**: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/networks/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-rike-network

## Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Research news

### 16 February 2026

#### [Expert comment: How educators can better support Muslim students during Ramadan?](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/news/news-from-2026/02/expert-comment-how-educators-can-better-support-mu)

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](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/news/news-from-2025/10/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](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/news/news-from-2024/05/menstrual-equity-at-oxford-brookes-showcased-by-th)

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](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/networks/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-rike-network/news/2023/bhm-2023-exhibition-and-discussion-evening-oxford)

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](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/about-brookes/news/2023/09/prestigious-grant-for-oxford-brookes-led-research)

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](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/networks/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-rike-network/news/rike-networks-scoop-the-brookes-research-excellenc)

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](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/networks/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-rike-network/news/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'](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/networks/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-rike-network/news/research-into-girls-leadership)

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](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/networks/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-rike-network/news/women-in-science-uk-brazil-gender-equality)

### 27 October 2021

#### [Conference presentation: older people in humanitarian crises](https://www.brookes.ac.uk/research/networks/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-rike-network/news/conference-presentation-older-people-in-humanitari)

Dr Supriya Akerkar was an invited panellist at the conference ASEM Forum on Human Rights of Older Persons: Present and Future.

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