Equality, diversity and inclusion
We're committed to providing a fair, flexible and inclusive environment so that every student and member of staff can reach their full potential.
Our Athena Swan Bronze Award demonstrates our commitment to equality and diversity.
Equality Challenge Working Group
We identify and implement effective working practices to build a supportive environment for our diverse members of staff.
We tackle a range of issues such as ethnic diversity, transgender rights and disability issues.
Current staff members are welcome to make suggestions for improving support for equality and diversity.
- Asif Ahmad - Equality and Diversity Champion
- Emma Cooke - Student Services Coordinator
- Yaprak Tavman - Lecturer (Undergraduate Admissions)
- Katie Walton - Student Services Manager
- Michael Thornton (Chair) - Professor and Head of Department
- Michelle Hickman - Editorial Administrator
- Sarah Maynard - Deputy Head of Faculty Operations and Equal Opportunities Officer (Sarah is the first point of contact in the Department for issues regarding equality, diversity and inclusion)
- Simon Weber - Athena Swan Department Coordinator and Strategic Lead
Meet our staff
We aim to provide a working environment for equal participation at all levels. Meet some of our inspirational staff.
Women in economics
Professor Laura Coroneo
Professor and Coordinator of Centre for Applied Macro-Finance
Professor Laura Coroneo's expertise is in applied macro-finance, with a particular focus on econometrics and empirical finance. Her research concentrates on government bonds and understanding their relation to macroeconomic fundamentals.
On this topic, she has been awarded an ESRC Future Research Leaders grant. Laura is the Academic Coordinator for learning technology and the Deputy Chair of the Board of Studies.
Inclusive employment
When my dad passed away, I quickly took on the role of carer for my mum as she had mid-stage dementia. The Department were exceptionally helpful and allowed me to adjust my working hours to fit my commitments.
Alex-Jane Hardstaff, Student Services Assistant
When the time came to return to work, I discussed various part-time options with my line manager, and we agreed that I would reduce my hours to 90 per cent (33.3 hours) over four days. I have the flexibility to be able to work from home if I need, and occasionally I work an extra day during peak times.
Katie Walton, Student Services Manager
Supporting staff and students
At York, we have various sources of support and information about equality, diversity and inclusion. Every department has an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champion who acts as a visible and proactive advocate of EDI within their department.
Regular events are held to raise awareness of present-day barriers and highlight ongoing work to remove such challenges across the University.
