• A designated member of the QA Committee serves as the Inclusion & Diversity Officer, responsible for monitoring and evaluating the inclusiveness, accessibility, and equal participation across all project activities and results.
• Regular assessments are conducted in alignment with project meetings (TPMs) to ensure continuous compliance with inclusion and diversity objectives.
• Inclusion and diversity remain a continuous topic for dialogue among project partners, providing opportunities to exchange best practices, share experiences, and jointly address challenges throughout the project lifecycle.

• Inclusive Communication: accessible, easy to understand, culturally sensitive, multilingual accessibility, accessible digital platform, gender-neutral language, neutral and respectful tone, etc.
• Gender Sensitivity & Equality: gender balance across all project activities, diversity awareness, avoiding gender stereotypes in training content, equal opportunities for participation in trainings, events, etc.
• Geographical Balance & Rural Inclusion: rural areas, peripheral regions, and underrepresented local communities.
• Engagement of Economically Disadvantaged Groups: people from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

• Governance, responsibility and institutional integration
• Inclusive organisational culture and equitable working conditions
• Inclusive implementation of project activities and equal participation
• Accessibility of results, digital inclusion and inclusive communication
• Participation, awareness-raising and visibility of inclusion
• Ethics, fairness and continuous reflection

• Appointment of an Inclusion Officer at the level of the Erasmus+ programme
• Establishment of the Office for Inclusion and Psychological Support
• Adoption of a Gender Equality Plan
• Integration of diversity, inclusion and ethics into the internal compliance manual and regular project meetings
• Integration of inclusion into leadership, organisational culture and operational decision-making

Inclusion and diversity are integrated in governance structures, internal rules and decision-making processes rather than treated as an informal or occasional concern.

• Non-discriminatory and respectful work environment, recognition of individual circumstances, flexible work arrangements, and careful consideration of workloads and capacities when assigning tasks
• Strong practice-based approach through flexible workflows, peer learning, transparent workload management, and diverse communication channels tailored to different working preferences and levels of digital confidence
• Institutional support structures help ensure that individual needs are addressed not as private matters, but as part of a broader culture of support and inclusion

Inclusion at consortium level begins with the internal working culture of partner organisations. Equitable, respectful and adaptable internal collaboration creates a stronger basis for inclusive project processes.

• Low-barrier participation opportunities, accessible meeting formats such as online and hybrid participation, flexible travel planning, and the use of time buffers to accommodate different work paces and personal circumstances
• Focus on supporting stakeholders with fewer opportunities and on identifying barriers that may prevent equal access to participation
• Adaptable collaboration practices and inclusive digital working environments that facilitate participation across different contexts

Equal participation is not understood as merely formal access; it also requires practical adaptability in the design of mobility, meetings, learning activities, communication and timelines.

• Accessibility-first design approach aligned with WCAG standards, use of alt text, colour contrast, multilingual and localisation support, low-bandwidth optimisation, clear and inclusive UX writing, and privacy-conscious design practices
• Use of clear and accessible communication, the avoidance of unnecessarily complex language, and the use of inclusive and gender-sensitive language in project materials
• Inclusion-related communication more visible and accessible through student-oriented and relatable channels such as podcasts and university media platforms

Inclusion applies not only to participation in activities, but also to the quality, accessibility, and reach of the project’s outputs and public-facing communication.

• Inclusion promoted through active student engagement, peer-led visibility, and regular awareness-raising (e.g., The Academic Inclusion project, podcast episodes dedicated to student inclusion)
• Inclusion topics are regularly addressed in project meetings and by promoting diversity-conscious collaboration with partners and stakeholders
• Participatory perspective through inclusive user testing and the active collection of feedback from diverse user groups

The consortium’s understanding of inclusion goes beyond internal procedures and support mechanisms. Inclusion is also regarded as a topic for dialogue, learning, visibility, and shared ownership.

• Clear ethical framework through its zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, harassment and abuse of power, as well as the emphasis on respectful treatment of cultural differences and personal boundaries
• Emphasis on privacy, fairness and non-biased data practices, particularly in digital environments
• Evidence-informed inclusion through the collection of data on student mental health and the use of findings to reflect on the adequacy of support measures and institutional responses

Inclusion is linked not only to values, but also to accountability, protection, and learning. The consortium has the potential to monitor inclusion meaningfully and to adapt its practices in response to actual barriers or emerging needs.

• The consortium demonstrates a broad, practical and increasingly systemic understanding of inclusion and diversity
• The consortium approaches inclusion in a multi-dimensional way
• The consortium benefits from a strong complementarity of partner strengths
• Inclusion is reflected in activities, outputs, communication and stakeholders engagement

• Inclusion and diversity should remain a standing point of reflection in project management and partner communication
• The consortium should actively involve target groups in shaping activities, identifying barriers, and guiding improvements.
• The consortium should maintain a strong focus on the accessibility of results, especially digital and communication outputs
• Joint efforts should continue to build a shared consortium-level approach based on common reference points, regular monitoring and continuous partner dialogue