Race equality, devolution, and divergence across the UK
Racial Equality Since Devolution: Divergences, Outcomes and Frontiers is a research project examining how race equality has developed across the UK since devolution.
The project explores divergence across policy, law, and governance, and shares research, engagement activities, events, and outputs with policymakers, practitioners, academics, and wider publics.
Who We Are
News
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07 Apr7th April 2026: Professor Nasar Meer and Dr Timothy Peace look ahead to the Scottish elections in May, noting that while Scotland is more diverse than at any point in its electoral history, representation in the Scottish Parliament lags behind.
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13 Mar
The anti-Muslim hostility definition is a step forward - but it's not enough
13th March 2026: For years, Britain has debated not only how to tackle anti‑Muslim hatred, but whether it could even be defined in a way that public institutions would recognise.
Events
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20 Nov
Racial Diversity UK: shaping racially just and inclusive futures - Nuffield Foun
20th November 2025: Learn more about the Nuffield Foundation Racial Diversity UK programme from this recorded event marking the start of building a community of interest in RDUK’s work. -
22 May
Multiculturalism, racialisation & nationhood in contemporary Scottishness
22nd May 2026: This talk draws on qualitative inquiry with politicians, civil servants, and civil society stakeholders in Scotland, to explore how the administrative state grapples with processes of racialization.