EDI in Higher Education e-learning Programme

Published: 12 Apr, 2023

TU Dublin is delighted to offer a four-part e-learning module on Equality Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education to all employees. 

The programme comprises of four 30-45 minute modules designed to increase your awareness of key equality and diversity topics in a University context.  These modules can be completed all at once or as a series of modules allowing participants to build up their knowledge over time at their own pace. 

  • Module 1 "Introduction to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion": an introductory module providing a comprehensive overview of the importance and benefits of EDI and Human Rights and the legal landscape in which HEIs operate.  
  • Module 2 "Recruitment and Selection": this module is essential for any employee involved in the selection process (preparing job descriptions, advertising, interviewing etc.) 
  • Module 3 "Meeting the Needs of Diverse Students in Teaching and Learning Settings": this module looks at meeting the needs of diverse students and outlines best practice tips on fostering equality in teaching and learning settings (e.g. on the curriculum or whilst dealing with sensitive topics) 
  • Module 4 "Putting Policy into Practice": this module provides advice on how to bring EDI to life and on how to do an equality impact assessment, with particular focus on the areas of event management, disability, dignity and respect, race equality and gender identity.   

Modules 1, 3 and 4 are each of 45 minutes' duration and contain interactive quizzes throughout to test your learning. Module 2 is a detailed standalone Module and will take 45 minutes to complete.  

Participants can save their progress and return at any time to complete the four modules.  

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Screenshot of EDI training e-learning module