While some criticise them as tokenistic ‘box ticking,’ we view charter marks and awards as tools to illuminate systemic inequalities.
Category: EDI
Banji Adewumi: The Will Wanes While Waiting
Banji Adewumi, Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, through her poem The Will Wanes While Waiting, reflects on the significance of Black History Month.
Rachel Cowen and Adèle MacKinlay: Driving gender equity – our journey so far
As we approach International Women’s Day Rachel and Adèle share our position in relation to gender equity.
Adèle MacKinlay: Reflections on a privileged life
Following a discussion at SLT where we talked at length about how we can deal with racial inequality and racism I wanted to share with you my reflections on what I recognise is my privileged life.
Banji Adewumi and Dawn Edge: the Race Equality Charter and our race equality journey
July marks the start of the 12-month countdown to our next Race Equality Charter submission as we stand firm in our commitment to progressing race equality and equity for all.
Stephanie Lee: Improving outcomes for talented students from all backgrounds during a pandemic
Global events have disproportionately impacted young people from widening participation backgrounds. But in the midst of all these challenges, our widening participation work has not only provided continued support, it’s also developed new and creative approaches that will take us into the future.
EDI Matters: Responding inclusively to transition and recovery
There is no doubt that we have all had to adapt to new ways of working, studying and living. However, what is also becoming clear is that for some people the associated health risks and negative impact of this pandemic have been greater and could potentially last much longer.