The academic study of politics is failing disabled people – with real-world consequences

By David Alexander, Affiliate Researcher, Political & International Studies, University of Glasgow

Diversity among students and researchers is a common goal across academia. This has been driven by a desire to increase opportunities for the historically marginalised in higher education – moving away from the straight, white and male personification of academia.

It also comes from a recognition that diversity brings innovation. It enhances the quality of research and teaching. It improves how higher education institutions engage with a diverse student…

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