 is important for social justice, for social progress and it is important for equality and equity. Women are still underrepresented in some subjects, you know particularly STEM subjects, we have a pay gap and the leadership profile still looks very male. The knowledge, creative and critical thinking that societies can benefit from can only be fully developed with accessible and inclusive higher education. Staff and students are increasingly diverse and for that reason inclusion and equality and equity are very important also at the universities. There are places filled with people who deserve respect and two there are places of knowledge that need a broad range of thought so this knowledge doesn't become stale. These issues should be employed as strategic and agenda-building terms to improve innovation and excellence at each university and across Europe. They can enhance social change and well-being and serve to uphold human rights, academic freedom and critical thinking.