Dr Arun Verma is a leading figure in implementing and integrating intersectionality in systems, policy and programmes both nationally and internationally. He is a Head of Inclusion at the University of London and Fellow of the RSA. He completed his doctorate exploring intersectionality in healthcare students’ learning, retention and success. He has led the integration and embedding of intersectionality and anti-racist practice in local government commissioning, national and global programmes, policy development, practice and implementation. He has been granted a number of awards facilitating his impact including being recently nominated as Diversity and Inclusion Leader 2022 by d&i leaders. He holds a number of board roles facilitating constructively disruptive conversations about inclusion across the sector and his edited collection ‘Anti-racism in higher education: An action guide for change’ is accelerating action for inclusion in higher education.

Recent publications include:

• Verma, A. (2023). Integrating Intersectionality: A Whole Institution Approach. Advancing Racial Equality in Higher Education.
• Verma, A. (2023). Destined to lead and influence. Interview by University of Portsmouth. Alumni Blogs. https://www.port.ac.uk/news-events-and-blogs/blogs/alumni/destined-to-lead-and-influence
• Megson-Smith, R & Verma, A. (2023). How a community mobilised to challenge racism in HE. Transforming Society. Policy Press. https://www.transformingsociety.co.uk/2023/02/07/how-a-community-mobilised-to-challenge-racism-in-he/
• Verma, A. (2022). What will your anti-racist university look like? Times Higher Education. https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/what-will-your-antiracist-university-look
• Verma, A. (2021). Anti-racism in higher education: an action guide for change. Bristol: Policy Pres (Bristol University Press).