Statement of equality objectives 2019 to 2021
These five equality objectives identify our priorities for action over the next three years.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Building an inclusive environment while providing advice, support and guidance on equality and diversity-related issues.
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How we support inclusion and belonging
We value, promote and celebrate inclusion, challenging discrimination and putting equality, diversity and belonging at the heart of everything we do. We aim to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged.
Athena SWAN
Athena SWAN offers a valuable framework for introducing cultural changes that create a better environment for all members of University community.
Race Equality Taskforce
The Race Equality Taskforce will lead the University's commitments to race equality and oversee their effective implementation and communication.
Be The Change – tackling harassment
Be The Change aims to tackle harassment. Access training, gain support, make a report and join the initiative.
Toolkit
A range of resources to support staff and students in their equality, diversity and inclusion activities.
Creating an inclusive culture
Learn how you can build a more inclusive environment, strengthening leaderships, collaborations, and performance.
Diversifying our environment
Find out top tips to diversify recruitment, explore an employee's inclusive journey and learn more about good practice across other Departments.
Inclusive leadership
Find out more about the importance of ED&I in decision making, courageous leadership, formal and informal organisation and other useful resources.
Resource bank
Your resource library contains various useful checklists, best practice, external reports, and other engaging ED&I content released across the HE sector.
Videos and podcasts
Watch our 'Inclusive chats with...' video series, ED&I podcasts and Blue Table talks from the SU.
ED&I calendar
Find out key dates in 2021/2022 Inclusion calendar.
Training
We offer a range of virtual training workshops for staff and students. Contact us if you want to book a session or find out more about tailored workshops.
Inclusive language
Making changes to use more inclusive language offers us a chance to grow and become better communicators while also caring for those we’re communicating with.
Being an Equality Ally
Understand the concepts and systems that create the need for courageous allyship, and tools how to become an equality ally.
Unconscious Bias
Deepen your understanding of unconscious biases, how they influence behaviour, and how they impact us all.
ED&I Induction
An online page hosts an introduction to ED&I for those who are new to University
ED&I Overview
Introduction to ED&I training provides an overview of key concepts and suits individuals who want to begin learning more about ED&I and need a place to start.
Inclusive Marketing
Empowering marketers to lead with their values, deepen connections with their customers, and reflect the diverse communities they serve.
Policies, support and guidance
Discover key University's ED&I policies, find out more about Equality Impact Assessments and other useful guidance documents.
Policies and protected groups
This page provides links to ED&I related policies and lists groups protected by Equality Act 2010.
Equality Impact Assessments
EIAs provide the reader with a summary of the impact of policies, practices and procedures across the university.
Guidance
Guides on various topics from supporting neurodiverse community and developing inclusive conferences to finding baby changing and breastfeeding facilities.
Partnerships
Find out about the other departments and teams around the University and externally helping to build and promote an inclusive environment.
Internal partnerships
An overview of ED&I work around University, including APP, Civic University Agreement, University of Sanctuary, Reimagining Recruitment and other initiatives.
External partnerships
University works together with local charities, B&NES Council, corporate and other partners to strengthen our commitment to EDI within the wider community.
Teams and signposting
Meet the ED&I team, ED&I committee, Equality and Diversity Network , Athena Swan Self Assessment team (USAT) and other staff and student ED&I groups.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
We are responsible for the promotion of equality of opportunity across the University.
Equality and Diversity Network
We provide a forum for equality and diversity issues.
Athena SWAN Self Assessment Team
A list of the members of the Athena SWAN self-assessment team (USAT).
Central ED&I team
The team provides advice and good practice to the University around equality, diversity and inclusion, including Athena Swan and Race Equality Charter.
Diversity and support for students
Our students' union, the SU, offers support and guidance for all students.
Staff Networks and Groups
Our Staff Networks provide a safe space for colleagues sharing particular circumstances or characteristics to connect with others and share experiences.
Events
Find out what events and activities the ED&I team are currently planning.
LGBT+ History Month
Find more about the activities and events planned for February by various teams across the University to mark LGBT History month.
Black History Month
October marks Black History Month in the UK. Each year, various teams across University host a number of activities, events and seminars.
Athena SWAN Annual Lectures
List below contains all the speakers and event pages for the Athena SWAN lectures.
News
Keep up to date with the latest developments and inspirational stories.
Marcelle McManus awarded Most Inspirational Woman in STEM
Professor Marcelle McManus has been named the Most Inspirational Woman in STEM in the West.
Growing number of female professors at Bath
University recognises the increased proportion of female professors as it celebrates 10-year anniversary of Athena SWAN gender equality charter.
Two new Athena SWAN awards
The Department of Economics received its first Bronze and Department of Biology and Biochemistry was awarded Silver in the last Athena SWAN rounds.
EDI Officer appointed as Athena Swan Reviewer
Aiste Senulyte Zubiniene selected for a prestigious Athena Swan Reviewer role
About us
The University of Bath recognises that our diversity fuels our creativity and innovation. Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion drives us forward every day to provide advice, support and guidance on equality and diversity-related matters. Everyone is welcome at the University of Bath and we are continuously working to create an inclusive community where our staff, students and visitors are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to the University.
Keep in touch
Contact us and follow our social media channels for regular updates on how we promote equality, diversity and inclusion at the University.