Navigating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Comparative Study of Implementation of Selected DEI Dimensions in Three Polish Universities

There is also a growing interest in DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) within the concept of social responsibility of universities. In Poland, a Central and Eastern European country with a post-socialist legacy, DEI has only recently emerged as a concept, remaining more abstract and theoretical than pragmatic and achievable. This paper analyzes how DEI has been embraced at public Polish universities, exploring the rationale behind its introduction, the narratives surrounding it, and its actual implementation. We selected three case studies to illustrate DEI in practice: establishing facilities for students with disabilities (b) neurodiverse students and (c) students with special religious needs.