Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to valuing and celebrating diversity, and to advancing equality and inclusive practice in all our activities.
Gender equality
We hold 22 departmental Athena Swan awards and an Institutional Bronze Award
Raising awareness
95% of staff have completed EDI training, and around 90% have completed Disability Awareness training
Building community
84% of LGBTQ+ staff and students were positive about the University's connection with their community
Inclusive facilities
Our campus offers inclusive facilities for all members of our diverse community.
Gender and gender identity
Our support for gender equality and opportunity for all, including our commitment to Athena Swan and gender variance.
Let's talk about race and racism
We've gathered resources to help understand what it's like to experience racism, how to support those who experience it and what we can do to combat it
Disability Inclusion Framework
The Disability Inclusion Framework outlines our approach to disability equality
Inclusive Teaching and Learning
Our programmes are planned to ensure inclusive learning, teaching and assessment - learn what this means for you.
Accessibility
Resources and information on physical and digital accessibility, including campus facilities.
Information for students
Find out about the support and advice available to students.
Information for staff
Resources for staff and advice about your own welfare.
News and events
Recent news and details of forthcoming events are shown below; you can explore more in our news and events archive. Follow us on Twitter for regular updates.
Celebrating diversity events series
Our Celebrating diversity events aim to raise awareness of and celebrate religious and EDI-related awareness dates throughout the year. To learn about events that are coming up, or to find out how to contribute an event to the series please visit the Equality, diversity and inclusion events page.
Public good in action: Strategy Stories
Since the launch of the University Strategy 2030, our community has been bringing public good to life. We spoke to staff and students to find out what public good means for them, what they've been working on and how they're connecting to the Strategy. Their individual strategy stories cover topics including the role of the Student Expert Panel, the launch of our learning centre for disadvantaged schoolchildren, anti-racism training, and decolonising and diversifying the curriculum.
EDI Exchange
The EDI Exchange exists to bring together our diverse staff and student community to build a shared sense of purpose and accountability around EDI, and to take collective, institutional action. Amongst other activities, it leads the Inclusive Impact Awards and the Community Change Makers Competition.
Ben Clark
In 2018, we invited staff to join us for a photo shoot which would illustrate this web page and display some of the diversity which we are proud of within the University. Everyone who took part approved the photo chosen to be shown at the top of this page. Sadly Ben Clark, who can be seen centre back standing at the window, died in June 2019. In discussion with his colleagues and partner, we decided to continue using his photo in tribute to him. Ben was a graduate of the University who went on to work with us, most recently as part of the XR Stories project.