Equ(al)ity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Higher Education: Teaching Genders, Knowledge, and Social Justice at the University of Padua

This chapter discusses how, since 2021, the University of Padua’s Genders, Knowledge, and Social Justice course has equipped students with critical tools to challenge knowledge neutrality and promote inclusion. Grounded in gender studies and intersectional analysis, the course explores seven domains based on the EIGE framework, fostering cross-disciplinary skills and cultural awareness. It blends critical theory with real-world applications through lectures, workshops, and expert dialogue. Its impact on students demonstrates the value of integrating EDI into academic curricula and, as a best practice model, it offers replicable strategies for other institutions – particularly within Coimbra Group and European University Alliances – committed to advancing EDI in higher education through transdisciplinary teaching and learning.