The Latest Breaking News from Diversity

What’s the difference between probiotics and prebiotics? A dietitian explains

If you walk through your local pharmacy or supermarket you’re bound to come across probiotics and prebiotics.

The Conversation · May 9, 2025

Stockholm rejects ‘bizarre’ US letter urging city to scrap diversity initiatives

City official says it will not comply with request seeking to impose Donald Trump’s rollback of diversity measures

The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2025

Trump's anti-DEI push doesn't stop Black Kentucky grads from holding an off-campus celebration

President Donald Trump’s push to eliminate diversity initiatives on college campuses didn’t stop minority students at the University of Kentucky from staging their own celebration

The Independent UK · May 8, 2025

Challenges present ‘grave risk’ to financial viability of universities, MPs say

The ‘breadth and diversity of opportunities’ available at UK institutions could be restricted, the education select committee has warned.

Evening Standard · May 7, 2025

Why Did the Supreme Court Permit Trump's Ban on Transgender Troops, and What Does It Mean for Military Inclusivity?

he US Supreme Court upheld Trump's ban on transgender troops, threatening 15,000 soldiers and military inclusivity. What's next for diversity?

International Business Times UK · May 7, 2025

Three out of four French women affected by sexism at work, survey shows

For three out of four women in France, sexist attitudes and decisions at work are still a reality, according to a survey released by the French organisation of diversity managers (AFDM).

Radio France Internationale · May 7, 2025

How industrial diversity affects local employment growth in France

In an interconnected global economy, regions face recurring economic shocks and intense competition. For policymakers and researchers, understanding the drivers of local employment growth has become critical. Recent theoretical advances highlight the importance of different relational proximities that influence the benefits of the geographic clustering of economic activities.

The Conversation · May 5, 2025

Lessons from the fashion industry: Why some DEI efforts fail to resonate with consumers

United States President Donald Trump and his administration have set their sights on the “tyranny of so-called diversity, equity and inclusion policies,” firing federal staff and purging public institutions like the Smithsonian of their commitments to racial history.

The Conversation · May 5, 2025

Reform offers home working jobs despite vowing to crack down on working from home

Reform UK offers staff the option of home working despite vowing to end working from home

The Independent UK · May 5, 2025

Met Gala will pose question: can Vogue keep diversity in fashion in Trump’s America?

Event where fashion and politics meet puts editor Anna Wintour, a vocal Democrat supporter, in the spotlight

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025