Communication and Consultation

The University welcomes feedback on equality policies and initiatives from staff, students and visitors. If you would like to contribute more fully to the equality agenda or simply make a comment, please do contact  the University's Equality and Diversity Adviser, Janine Chalmers by e-mail janine.chalmers@abdn.ac.uk or telephone 01224 273883; or Policy Officer, Kenny Stewart by e-mail kenny.stewart@abdn.ac.uk or telephone 01224 272077.

The University also has a dedicated diversity e-mail account diversity@abdn.ac.uk which you can use if you prefer.

The University has a Staff Contact Group who regularly assist with policy development and oversight of Equality Impact Assessments.

The Staff Disability Network Group provides feedback on Equality Impact Assessments and discusses issues related to disability.

The University undertakes a staff equality and diversity questionnaire every two years.  The results help to shape equality and diversity priorities.

A student questionnaire on equality and diversity is due to be launched at the begining of the academic year 2011/12.

The University works closely with the Aberdeen University Students Association (AUSA) to keep informed of the equality and diversity issues raised by students.

The University has held a series of Equality Open Sessions for staff and students.  These lunchtime sessions are an opportunity to ask questions and receive feedback on equality and diversity at the University.

The Equality Newsletter and the Staff News e-mails to staff provide an opportunity to share information and promote equality initiatives.

If you would like to know more, or get involved, please do let us know.

Leaflets

General Equality and Diversity leaflet

Equality and Diversity Accessible Events leaflet