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Conversations about the lack of diversity in academia need to include the needs and experiences of students and staff with disabilities.

In this webinar our speakers discussed how you can promote inclusivity within your institution.

The application process for PhD programs in the United States disadvantages students from underrepresented groups.

We’re looking for five early-career researchers to join our advisory group and help us realise our mission to transform research communication.

In the first of what will be twice-yearly reports, we outline the progress and ongoing work at eLife to tackle inequalities in research and publishing.

Phyllis Kalele describes how family responsibilities, a lack of mentorship, and ‘old boys’ clubs’ are some of the challenges faced by women working in science across the African continent.

Ten researchers have been recognised in the second edition of the Ben Barres Spotlight Awards.

The group looks back on its work in the last year advocating for early-career researchers.

Matthew Sinton, founder of The STEM Village, describes how to make academic spaces more inclusive for the LGBTQ+ community.

A longitudinal survey of young people in the UK has found that girls, working-class and minority ethnic students feel they have to work harder to be seen as ‘authentic’ science students.