In 2009, Egypt witnessed a historic moment when Prof. H. Hanafy became the first female university president.

Five writers give their experience of what institutions are getting right and wrong in supporting academic mums.

Study explores under-researched aspect of ‘hidden curriculum’ that might affect racial inequalities.

Universities in conservative region decline to add DEI component to their conditions of accreditation.

Is racial diversity in higher education about to suffer?

Former Harvard surgeon sees critical moment to improve both equity and accuracy in multibillion-dollar study investments.

As many as half of women on STEM degrees report being victims of sexism.

One in five survey respondents report being victims of sexual touching or rape.

There have been optimistic reports about international student bounce-back after COVID-19.

Sector-wide pay gap stands at 14.2 per cent, but it is higher than 30 per cent at some institutions.

Top-ranked institutions’ contribution to equity should go further than picking the top 10 students.

‘Core recruitment practices’ without quotas reduced gender parity timeline from 60 years to five.

Country must address socio-economic and regional inequalities, UN committee advises.

Overseas universities could profit from ‘escape route’ role, as China’s women resist political pressure to produce the next generation.

The winners of this year’s L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents Sub-Saharan Africa Awards.

Ushering poorer students into short-term, non-degree programmes will suppress their wages and upward mobility, says Ben Wildavsky.