Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for Work and Learning in Higher Education

How people learn in and through participation in work that is mediated by higher education (h.e.) has been a topic for research and discussion for some time. While this area has supported great strides in social mobility and inclusion, how this h.e. area of practice relates more specifically to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) has taken on renewed focus for many practitioners and policy makers. When considering work and learning areas of practice that support the introduction of EDI and champion change, the authors appreciate that it is time for practitioners to once again come together to deliberate and share practice about how change can be implemented within h.e. curriculum and pedagogies. This research set out to explore and contribute to themes surrounding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI). The authors also draw from workplace learning, organisational studies and other fields but the key issues for this research are work and learning in h.e. and access to h.e from levels 3 to 8.