About us

The Human Rights, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Office was established in March 2021 as a key strategic objective to commit to and deliver on our core values of equality, inclusivity and diversity.

Through our work, we support monitor and progress equality, diversity and inclusion across the University. We do this in a number of ways such as

• Developing policies and strategies to create an environment that celebrates & accommodates diversity & inclusion but assesses how it can improve further
  • Supporting the development and implementation of the institution's gender equality, race equality initiatives and promoting an accessible, safe and inclusive campus for all staff and students. 
  • Offering training and support so that students and staff feel safe from unwanted behaviour and are supported to report it if it occurs.

The office is supported under the Provost /Deputy President portfolio.  The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Human Rights Steering Committee which reports to the University Executive Committee is a further institutional support for the directorate. The steering committee helps ensure oversight with its membership including University senior leadership. 

Our vision

To embed ambitions, systems and practices for equality and human rights across the entire institution driven by the mission of becoming an egalitarian university by 2030.