About this episode

The episode discusses the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion in UK universities with insights from Tahira Majothi and Ushma Khadia.

Talking about equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in UK universities, we are joined by the brilliant Tahira Majothi and Ushma Khadia from the University of Manchester. Tahira Majothi is an EDI partner linked to the faculty of Biology, Medicine, and Health. Previously, Tahira worked as a careers consultant at the Universities of Salford and Manchester Metropolitan for over 10 years. She also worked in the not-for-profit sector with charities such as Citizens Advice, Save the Children, and Barnardo's. Ushma Khadia is a careers consultant in the Faculty of Humanities and the co-theme lead for Inclusion at the Careers Service. Previously, she was a teacher and course leader for A-level Business at a sixth form college for almost 18 years. Tahira and Ushma share their insights on: What EDI means and why it's important in higher education. The progress made in EDI and what can still be done. Their personal career journeys and what inspires them to work in EDI. Host: Dr Sayema Rahman Khan, founder of SAWHE Producer: Sumaiya Motara, SAWHE Digital Communications Lead About the SAWHE network This is a grassroots, community-led initiative dedicated to amplifying the visibility, voice…

People in this episode

Host: Dr Sayema Rahman Khan

Guests: Tahira Majothi, Ushma Khadia

Topics covered

• equality
• diversity
• inclusion
• higher education
• career journeys
• UK universities

Keywords

• EDI
• higher education
• career consultancy
• inclusion
• UK universities
• diversity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Manchester, Universities of Salford, Manchester Metropolitan, Citizens Advice, Save the Children, Barnardo's, SAWHE

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