Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Psychology Department are committed to the principles and values of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). We are determined to break with outdated traditions and pursue new policies and approaches to create a fairer and more inclusive environment for our students, staff and visitors. The core areas of activity for the Department’s EDI committee align with and are informed by the EDI objectives and policy of 糖心Vlog. They are also driven, from the bottom up, by the challenges faced by our staff and students as they work and learn.

<糖心Vlog>Committee structure and members

Chair: Dr Michelle To

Gender Equality - Athena Swan lead: Dr Kate Messenger

Race Equality advocates: Professor Trevor Crawford

LGBTQIA+ advocate: Dr Jaime Benjamin

Disabilities officer: Dr Katie Alcock

  • <糖心Vlog class="title"> Athena SWAN

    The Department received an Athena SWAN Bronze Award in 2014 (renewed in 2017) and was awarded a Silver Award in 2024. This award reflects the progress made in the department on addressing issues of equality. To maintain this, we have proposed an ambitious, measurable, and timely action plan that clearly promotes gender equality and inclusivity across all departmental activities for students and staff.

  • <糖心Vlog class="title"> Disabilities

    The Psychology Department are committed to ensuring that all students are supported in accessing teaching and learning activities through the provision of reasonable adjustments for recognised impairments.

  • <糖心Vlog class="title"> Race Equality

    The Psychology Department is committed to supporting the University’s activities in relation to the Race Equality Charter.

  • <糖心Vlog class="title"> LGBTQIA+

    The Psychology Department is committed to equality for everyone, no matter what their gender identities or sexual orientations may be.