The project addressed the gap in institutional culture of most European universities, where diversity and inclusion have not been systematically integrated. This is especially evident in the fragmented  way diversity and inclusion are addressed in different European regions, leaving the European higher education sector uneven. The project recognised that creating a culture of diversity and inclusion required deep introspection and the ability to empathise with experiences outside of our own. This work was challenging, but we started with dialogue as the first step to creating actionable steps that lead to more peaceful, just and thriving communities.

Through such dialogue, the project was able to pilot test a package of tools, resources and activities for developing IDEA, be it at classroom, faculty or instituional levels.