Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Other useful resources

Legislation (Equality Act)

The Equality Act (2010) replaced previous anti-discrimination laws with a single act. The University adheres to the Act, which protects individuals from unlawful discrimination on the basis of nine protected characteristics. 

Advance HE

Advance HE is a member-led, sector-owned charity that works with institutions and higher education across the world to improve higher education for staff, students and society.

The Royal Society guidance (unconscious bias)

The Royal Society offers advice and guidance on a number of topics, including understanding unconcious bias and making better group decisions.  

Government Equalities Office

The Government Equalities Office leads work on policy relating to women, sexual orientation and transgender equality. It is responsible for a range of equalities legislation. It provides guidance in relation to equalities legislation. It provides guidance in relation to equalities law, government policy, and national statistics for areas such as the gender pay gap.