[Responsible-digital-futures] House of Lords Convening – Reimagining Sustainability in Higher Education: Leading Through Equity

[Suchith Anand]

Dear colleagues,


I thank the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) of the
UK Government for responding to my *Open Letter on REF 2029 - Research
Culture*


https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/geoforall/2025-September/006617.html


https://lists.osgeo.org/pipermail/geoforall/2025-September/006622.html


It is important to talk about research culture and the Research Excellence
Framework 2029. I thank the UK university community and REF 2029 community
for this focus on research culture for REF 2029. Let us all work to build a
healthy and thriving research system that delivers the maximum benefits for
society.


Together, let's drive meaningful change towards a more inclusive and
equitable representation in the UK academic landscape. Let us support the
values of equity, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to build communities
where all voices are heard, and every individual thrives.


“Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” - Mahatma Gandhi


Let’s build a world beyond racism and discrimination, where we all exercise
our human rights. Be a human rights champion!


Best wishes


Suchith



On Wed, 19 Nov 2025 at 11:48, Suchith Anand  wrote:

> Dear colleagues,
>
>
> An excellent convening on *Reimagining Sustainability in Higher
> Education: Leading Through Equity* at the UK House of Lords on 17th
> November 2025.  I represented and contributed on behalf of the University
> of Exeter for this important meeting.
>
>
> Hosted by Baroness Verma, the event united a distinguished cohort of
> senior leaders, including:
>
>
> - Vice-Chancellors and PVCs
>
> - Representatives from over 20 universities, encompassing Russell Group
> and post-92 institutions
>
> - Regulatory and sector bodies such as the Office for Students and HEPI
>
>
> This endeavour will create a unified, sector-wide vision of a sustainable
> University, one that champions equity, thrives on inclusion, and endures
> through purposeful collaboration. The dialogues were profound, open, and
> strategically focused, underscoring a fundamental truth: Equity is not an
> add-on to sustainability but the cornerstone of a thriving higher education
> sector.
>
>
> Delegates delved into how equity can propel:
>
>
> - Financial and operational resilience
>
> - Enhanced outcomes and student experiences
>
> - Robust governance practices
>
> - Inclusive digital and workforce advancements
>
>
> *Next Steps:*
>
>
> Our forthcoming actions include:
>
>
> - Crafting a comprehensive sector-wide report, incorporating insights from
> the event and amplifying the voices of Vice-Chancellors leading equity
> initiatives nationally
>
> - Facilitating virtual in-depth roundtables for each thematic stream
>
> - Showcasing institutions pioneering equity-driven transformations
>
> - Ensuring alignment of our roadmap with evolving government policies
>
>
> This endeavour will create a unified, sector-wide vision of a sustainable
> University, one that champions equity, thrives on inclusion, and endures
> through purposeful collaboration. Thank you to Baroness Verma for hosting
> us, and to Dr Jummy Okoya for leading this important conversation.
>
>
> Looking forward to working together for championing equity and inclusion.
> Together, we are reshaping the sector’s future.
>
>
> Best wishes
>
>
> Suchith
>
>
> Professor Suchith Anand
>
> Professor of Practice in Science Policy | Senior Adviser to Governments
> and International Organisations | Scientist | Global Citizen | Science
> Diplomacy |  SDG Volunteer and Advocate
>
> https://spspa.exeter.ac.uk/people/profile/index.php?username=sa1131
>
> https://ethicaldatainitiative.org
>
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