Institute for Studies in Inclusion, Diversity and Engagement (INSIDE)
A leading European research institute advancing inclusive education and system change
INSIDE is a European non-profit institute of education and research and a trusted authority with almost a decade’s experience designing and implementing inclusive practice. We support education providers, public and private bodies and EU-funded projects across Ireland and Europe.
We are an accredited educational provider with formal consultancy status with the United Nations. Our work is aligned with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and key EU policy frameworks, including the European Education Area and the EU Disability Strategy 2021–2030 and we have coordinated high-level international initiatives to enhance these political frameworks at EU level.
INSIDE is led and delivered by neurodivergent professionals with lived experience, combining research excellence, policy expertise and real-world implementation. We design person-centred, rights-based inclusion solutions that move organisations beyond compliance to measurable impact.
Our holistic model supports long-term change through training, consultancy, research and implementation, delivering high-impact, multi-sector projects across Europe, particularly in education and learning systems.
Mission
To advance inclusion across Europe through rigorous, evidence-based research and transformative programs that empower marginalised individuals to participate fully and achieve equally in education, employment, sport, and all facets of society.
Core Values
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Services Informed By Lived Experience
We are directed and managed by people with disabilities and fewer opportunities, ensuring our work is grounded in authentic understanding and addresses real needs rather than assumptions.
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Evidence-Based Practice
We reject superficial solutions in favour of comprehensive, scientifically-grounded approaches that create genuine, lasting impact.
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Anti-Segregation
Instead of creating separate programs for specific groups, we believe everyone belongs in the same spaces, participating in the same experiences, activities, and services together.
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Cross-Sector Collaboration
Complex social challenges require partnerships across disciplines, institutions, and borders. We actively build European networks that amplify impact, share knowledge, and create systemic change.
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Accountability & Sustainability
We maintain the highest standards in managing funding, deliver measurably on commitments, and build long-term capacity rather than short-term interventions—ensuring our impact outlasts any single project.
750
people trained
in Inclusive practice
Impacts
120
marginalised people enrolled in education
15
Organisations trained to deliver high quality inclusive services
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