Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) Sandpit: Views on Research Paradigms and the Future of Academia

Akhtar, R ORCID: 0000-0002-7963-6874, Hill, E, Gilbert, P, Vassalli, M, Canty-Laird, EG ORCID: 0000-0001-5041-1316 and White, LJ (2025) Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) Sandpit: Views on Research Paradigms and the Future of Academia Bioessays, 47 (11). e70070-. ISSN 0265-9247, 1521-1878

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Abstract

In this report, we summarize the outcome of a consultation session held in January 2024 appraising adopted attitudes within scientific research. This Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Sandpit was a collaboration between interdisciplinary researchers from the ECMage (Extracellular Matrix [ECM] ageing across the life course interdisciplinary research network) and BLAST (Building Links in Ageing Science & Translation) networks, both part of the UK Ageing Networks, and the lifETIME (Engineered Tissues for Discovery, Industry and Medicine) Centre for Doctoral Training. Statements representing previously prevalent patterns of thinking that could influence research practice were put to delegate teams to discuss in relation to social and cultural behaviors that have been adopted over the years. Discussions focused on five themes across two main categories, aiming to identify and understand areas where change is needed, as well as to offer suggestions on how best to concentrate efforts to make the most impact.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Humans, Aging, Cultural Diversity, Research Personnel, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Academia
Divisions:	Faculty of Health & Life Sciences Faculty of Science & Engineering Faculty of Science & Engineering > School of Engineering Faculty of Health & Life Sciences > Inst. Life Courses & Medical Sciences
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	01 Oct 2025 14:44
Last Modified:	28 Feb 2026 17:44
DOI:	10.1002/bies.70070
Open Access URL:	https://doi.org/10.1002/bies.70070
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3194689
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