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We have a strong commitment to EDI, and we remain committed to promoting a culture of belonging as well as fostering a community that is inclusive of a range of difference voices, views and ideas within the law.
Elaine Brown
23 April 2024
By disclosing information on protected characteristics, you can play an integral role in shaping, embedding and sustaining a more inclusive and equitable community.
Bhavya Jhaveri, Elaine Brown
16 April 2024
We are very disappointed there has been misleading BBC coverage about the University and we have asked for it to be corrected.
Bryn Morris
26 March 2024
I always knew I didn’t quite fit in to the world and its norms, but it wasn’t until late 2021, when I watched the Christine McGuinness documentary Unmasking My Autism, that I could relate to somebody else’s experience.
Rachel Watson
21 March 2024
Our commitment to reducing our gender pay gap is unwavering as we nurture our commitment to supporting every person in our university community to achieve their full potential, and reducing our pay gaps continues to remain an institutional priority.
Professor Maria Fasli, Elaine Brown
20 March 2024
There are so many ways to describe how I felt when I first realised I was neurodiverse– relief and determination being two of the key components.
Cerys Somers
I've never thought of autism as a disorder . Sure, some situations are challenging for my daughter, but her knowledge and dedication to certain topics, her wild imagination, her wit and humour, and her ability to be herself without trying to fit in are all enormous strengths.
Alex O'Neill
Discover what we're doing to ensure everyone feels comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work.
Julia Greenwood
14 March 2024
We should all work with Muslims within our community to support our students and staff during the Ramadan.
Andrew Keeble
07 March 2024