Pay gap report 2024

The University’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is a central thread in the new University Strategy which will steer us through the next decade.

Read the full Pay gap report 2024

Our University’s innovative 2030 strategy commits us to “eliminate gender, disability and ethnicity pay gaps”. This year marks a significant step forward as we publish our disability pay gap data for the very first time, reaffirming our dedication to transparency and progress.

Our latest gender and ethnicity pay gap figures present a mixed picture. The detailed analysis in this report allows us to celebrate our successes and the progress we’ve made; we also recognise the urgent need to intensify our efforts where gaps persist.

The slight increase in our gender pay gap this year is disappointing, after a major step forwards last year, yet we remain encouraged. The foundations of our significant progress in 2023 are strong, and now is the time to build on that momentum. Our focus is clear: to find new, impactful ways to drive sustainable progress.

Looking ahead, our 2025 action plan will harness insights to implement targeted strategies that support staff at every stage of their careers. We are committed to embedding equity into every decision, ensuring that progress is not only achieved but sustained.

Our aims

Diverse Student Ambassadors

Reflecting our student population by engaging a diverse Student Ambassador team

Diversifying the professoriate

We're continuing our work to diversify our professoriate

Diverse and inclusive committees

Reviewing University committees with a view to achieving diverse and inclusive decision making

The Athena Swan charter recognises work undertaken to address gender equality.