Governance

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Committee

The Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Committee is Chaired by the Deputy Vice Chancellor. It's responsible for supporting the strategic direction and monitoring inclusion within the University. The EDI Committee ensures equality, diversity and inclusion practices are being managed and implemented effectively at all levels of the University.

The Associate Dean for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion reports into the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and oversees the strategic positioning and development of EDI activity. The Associate Dean for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is leading the submission for the Race Equality Charter and is responsible for improving institutional equality outcomes.

Within the People Experience Team there are two dedicated posts to progress and advance equality, diversity and inclusion: the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant and the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator. These two roles support the development and implementation of EDI focused policies, initiatives, campaigns and training. Core to their activities is providing support to the UWS Employee Network Groups.

You can get in touch with our EDI colleagues via equality@uws.ac.uk

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Wellbeing Coordination Group

The Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing Coordination group enables a University-wide approach that fosters a more inclusive and supportive environment for both students and staff. The group promotes and supports a positive and proactive EDI and Wellbeing culture and oversees the implementation of central campaigns and activities.

The EDI and Wellbeing Coordination Group also supports the effective delivery of EDI and Wellbeing mechanisms, such as the Report + Support tool, and various training and development programs for staff and students. These resources are essential for fostering a safe and inclusive environment where everyone feels supported.

UWS Cares Working Group

The UWS Cares Working Group reviews and develops activity across UWS for care-experienced and estranged students, as well as student carers. This group consists of employees across the University and strives to include care-experienced students.

EDI Champions Forum

At UWS, EDI Champions play a crucial role in advancing the institution's commitment to equality and inclusivity. EDI Champions are dedicated individuals who actively promote and advocate for equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives within their respective areas. They serve as catalysts for positive change, fostering dialogue, raising awareness, and implementing strategies to address systemic barriers and promote a culture of respect and belonging for all members of the university community.

UWS colleagues can learn more about our EDI Champions and who their area’s EDI Champion is by visiting UWS Connect (SharePoint).

Athena Swan Self-Assessment Team

UWS established an Athena Swan self-assessment team (SAT) to undertake a targeted self-assessment of the University’s context, identify priority issues, and design actions to advance gender equality and embed an inclusive culture.

Membership of the SAT is gender-balanced, taking account of intersectionality in its membership so far as is practicable, with the goal of being representative of the diversity of people at UWS.

Find out more about Athena Swan.

Find out more

To find out more about any of the groups listed above, please email equality@uws.ac.uk