Uniac - May 2021

49 Education on racial inequalities and EDI practice is also important as there is often a misunderstanding from HEIs of the legality on racial targeting and positive action. The Subject level Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) is a possible starting point for HEIs to study, identify and improve their equality and diversity practices alongside institutions engaging in EDI specific audits. Conclusions Institutions need to have these difficult conversations and need to implement changes. Many Universities are aware of actions they should be taking but have not yet decided on the means to get there. We would suggest that institutions start by taking forward relevant recommendations from the UUK/HEPI/EHRC reports, and by ensuring that BAME staff and students are actively involved in decision making and implementation of these. Following on from this, BAME staff and students should be involved in any other efforts a university may take to improve the experience. We also suggest that institutions share their good practice with the sector – submitting examples to supportingBAMEstudents@officeforstudents.org.uk while using the other good practices emerging to inform their own work. The OfS is beginning to help, but slowly, and needs sector engagement. Elly Holmes Audit and Assurance Consultant t: 07718111849 e: eholmes@uniac.co.uk www.uniac.co.uk Paddy Marshall Audit and Assurance Consultant t: 07796180139 e : pmarshall@uniac.co.uk www.uniac.co.uk www.uniac.co.uk