EDI Committee

The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee seeks to advance equality, inclusion and diversity within the School of Natural Sciences. We aim to build the foundations for an inclusive and productive workplace in which all individuals can achieve their best and where diversity is valued. To achieve this, we seek to provide equal opportunities and equal expectations for individuals, regardless of their gender identity or expression, race, culture, sexual identity, or any other attribute.

EDI Committee Members

Terms of Reference

1. To hold regular meetings as a full committee and working groups to promote equality, diversity and inclusion in the School.
2. To provide an effective forum for equality, diversity and inclusion discussions.
3. To raise awareness and understanding of the issues of equality, diversity and inclusion within the School. 
4. To encourage the development of new practice and initiatives on equality, diversity and inclusion 
5. To monitor the fairness and robustness of School policies, processes and procedures.
6. To collate and analyse equality, diversity and inclusion data including the generation of an annual report.
7. To oversee the writing and submission of Athena SWAN (AS) award renewals.
8. To assist the Head of School and School Executive Committee to implement the Athena Swan Action Plan.
9. To help disseminate good equality, diversity and inclusion practice outside the School. 
10. Terms of membership will be four years, renewable once.