Meredith Wilkinson

1 week ago | wonkhe.com | Meredith Wilkinson |Jim Dickinson

In March 2024 on International Women’s Day, I launched the Disabled Women in Academia Group. It is a sub-group of the National Association of Disabled Staff Networks (NADSN) – for those who identify as a woman (or non-binary) at any career stage and from any area working in universities. The group – set up with the support of Jacquie Nicholson and Hamied Haroon, Vice Chair and Chair of NADSN, aims to provide an inclusive space where all women feel they can join if they wish.

2 months ago | wonkhe.com | Jo Nuckley |Antony C. Moss |Meredith Wilkinson |Kulvinder Singh |Hugh Jones |Jim Dickinson | +11 more

As providers in England move towards full implementation of the new E6 regulatory condition, Jo Nuckley highlights lessons to be learned from recent rising numbers of complaints to the OIA As providers in England move towards full implementation of the new E6 regulatory condition, Jo Nuckley highlights lessons to be learned from recent rising numbers of complaints to the OIA

Dec 13, 2024 | wonkhe.com | Ellen Engstrom |Antony C. Moss |Meredith Wilkinson |Kulvinder Singh |Hugh Jones |Jim Dickinson | +9 more

Collaboration will be key in helping smaller providers tackle harassment and sexual misconduct. Ellen Engstrom asks for regulatory support in making this happen

Jun 28, 2023 | wonkhe.com | Katherine Chapman |Mark Leach |Meredith Wilkinson |Beth Sennett

Universities are bastions of progress, knowledge and social change. Yet, there is a crucial aspect of fairness and social responsibility that all too often goes overlooked: paying a real living wage. As vital civic institutions, there is a moral case for universities ensuring at least the real living wage, and it might just help with some of the challenges the higher education sector is facing along the way.

Jun 15, 2023 | wonkhe.com | Meredith Wilkinson |Jim Dickinson |Mark Leach |Robert Abrahart

Recent data from HESA shows 233,930 academic staff members declared a disability in 2021/22. Given that the data is only based on declaration of disability the figure is probably much higher – as people don’t always feel comfortable to disclose for example due to fears that it may impact their career progression.