More than 60 UK mathematicians have spoken out against guidance on academic standards that values of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) “should permeate the curriculum and every aspect of the learning experience.”
An open letter opposing the politicisation of degrees in mathematics, statistics, and operations research (MSOR), signed by academics from higher education institutions across the UK, addressed recommendations by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).
QAA is an independent body that checks on standards in UK higher education, conducting quality assessment reviews and developing guidance for educators.
The letter is a response to the QAA’s benchmark statement for MSOR (pdf), which states that values of EDI “should permeate the curriculum and every aspect of the learning experience.”…