Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Heather manages the University of Surrey’s Academic Skills & Development team comprising Learning Development Advisers and Learning Development Librarians. A key research area is inclusive and holistic learning development encompassing cognitive, affective and emotional aspects of a learner’s journey.

This informed her contributions to developing an institutional approach to ‘Resourcefulness and Resilience’ (one of five key ‘pillars’ of Surrey’s Curriculum Framework) and the development of team projects exploring learner support for ‘study wellbeing’ and transitions, as well as contributions to student guidance for the effective use of Artificial Intelligence.

Heather is a member of ALDinHE’s Professional Recognition and EDI groups.

Katie has worked as a Learning Development Librarian at the University of Surrey since 2019, providing embedded support for students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and one-to-one support for students across the University. Katie has a keen interest in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, chairing the EDI group within Library and Learning Services at Surrey and being a member of the ALDinHE EDI working group since its inception. Her particular interests lie in supporting international students, accessible resources and embedding inclusivity into day-to-day practice.

Steering Group Member

Chair of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Working Group

Dr Kiu Sum is a Lecturer in Dietetics and Human Nutrition and the Course Leader for MSc Human Nutrition at London Metropolitan University. Her research focuses on healthcare professionals’ diets and nutritional behaviour in shift work. Kiu is also interested in pedagogy research in higher education, focusing on student engagement and partnerships. At ALDinHE, she is a member of the Steering Group, leads the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Working Group and is also part of the Research Community of Practice. Kiu also previously contributed to the RAISE Network as a Student Officer. She also co-convenes RAISE Network’s Engagement Assessment and the Early Career Researchers Special Interest Groups and sits on the Editorial Board for the Student Engagement in Higher Education Journal. Kiu hosts The Education Burrito Podcast (@EdBurritoPod).