University achieves Race Equality Charter Bronze award
We are delighted to announce that the University of Bath has been awarded the Race Equality Charter (REC) Bronze award by Advance HE.
Race Equality Charter
The Race Equality Charter (REC) offers a valuable framework to identify and address the barriers facing Black, Asian, and minority ethnic staff and students.
Our vision
The University is committed to the aims and principles of the Race Equality Charter to inspire cultural and procedural changes that will create a real difference for our Black, Asian, and minority ethnic staff and students.
About the Race Equality Charter
The Race Equality Charter is a national scheme aimed at improving the representation, progression and success of minority ethnic staff and students.
Race Equality Charter University Self Assessment Team (REC USAT)
REC USAT is the group of people working to identify and address the barriers facing Black, Asian, and minority ethnic staff and students.
Race Equality Charter Bronze Award Implementation
Find out more about how we are implementing our Race Equality Charter action plan between 2025 and 2029.
Tell us about your Race Equality Charter-related activities
To track ongoing progress against our REC action plan and create a central database of activity, share your REC activity or project with us.
Redacted Race Equality Charter Bronze Application
Read the full REC bronze application. Sensitive and confidential information has been removed.
News
Read updates about our latest activities and actions
Race Equality Blog
Find out updates on the activities we are undertaking as part of our REC action plan.
Black History Month 2025
October marks Black History Month where teams across University host a range of activities on the 2025 theme of 'Standing Firm in Power and Pride'.
“Black Academia – Lifting the Barriers” reports
The reports were co-sponsored by Professor Phil Taylor (Vice Chancellor).
Submission and action plan
In September 2025, a team led by Dr Teslim Bukoye delivered on accreditation, and the University received the Race Equality Charter Bronze Award from AdvanceHE. The REC team, which includes a diverse range of academics and professional services staff, as well as student representation, is now focusing on implementation of its action plan.
Contact us
If you have any questions about Race Equality Charter, please contact us for information.