Consultancy

We support higher education institutions to design, implement and evaluate meaningful, sustainable change.

Our work combines academic expertise, sector insight and practical delivery to address complex challenges across equity, governance, curriculum and institutional strategy.

“The expertise and approaches developed through this work have had a positive impact across multiple projects.”
— Chairperson, The Breen Centre

EDI and governance audits

We provide rigorous, research-informed and sector-specific reviews that help institutions identify structural inequities, strengthen accountability and embed inclusive leadership.

Whether you need external assurance, a strategic diagnostic or a deeper examination of institutional practice, we offer clear, evidence-based insight alongside practical recommendations.

What we review

  • Institutional culture and belonging

  • Recruitment, progression and attainment

  • Experiences of minoritised students and staff

  • Inclusive pedagogy and accessibility

  • Policy, procedures and reporting pathways

  • Governance structures and accountability

What you receive

  • Detailed written report

  • Prioritised, actionable recommendations

  • Good practice insights

  • Optional senior leadership briefing

  • Ongoing implementation support

““Thoughtful, well delivered and genuinely thought provoking… focused on practical steps forward.””
— Susie Hills, Senior Director, Huron
“Their contribution to inclusion and diversity work has enriched our professional development provision”
— Dr Shirley Bennet PFHEA, Head of Academic Practice

Justice Readiness for Artificial Intelligence (JR-AI)

JR-AI© is our justice-centred framework for ethical, equitable and future-ready AI adoption in higher education.

Artificial intelligence presents significant opportunity—but without a clear justice lens, it can deepen inequity, reproduce bias and undermine trust.

JR-AI helps institutions understand whether they are genuinely ready to adopt AI safely, ethically and equitably.

What it covers

  • Curriculum and assessment

  • Governance and risk

  • Equity and student experience

  • Data ethics and accountability

  • Staff capability and institutional culture

  • Civic and community responsibility

How it works

A structured, light-touch process over five weeks:

  • Review of strategies and policies

  • Staff and student engagement

  • Risk and equity analysis

  • Clear synthesis of findings

  • Senior leadership briefing

What you receive

  • Readiness overview

  • Top risks and opportunities

  • 90-day recommendations

  • Leadership briefing

Work with us

If you would like to discuss your work or explore a potential collaboration, please email hello@liberateus.co.uk