- Remit
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- To oversee and be accountable for the University’s Strategy on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for staff and students;
- To progress the advancement of equality, diversity and inclusion across the University;
- To review and develop appropriate policies and procedures related to diversity and inclusion;
- To ensure that all of the legally protected characteristics (as well as mental health and widening participation) are considered;
- To ensure that legal and regulatory requirements in relation to diversity and inclusion are met;
- To oversee the University’s progress in the implementation of the Athena SWAN Charter and other equality charter marks where appropriate;
- To engage with internal and external equality groups to ensure the views of all groups are recognised;
- To develop and be mindful of an approach which recognises intersectionality.
- Composition and Membership
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Membership
Composition
Karl Leydecker
Senior Vice-Principal (Chair)
Janine Chalmers (Lindsey Hamilton until 01 January 2020)
University Equality and Diversity Adviser (Clerk)
Tracey White
Head of Human Resources
Cecilia Wallback
AUSA President
Alexander Acheampong
AUSA Welfare President
Ian Robotham
David Hutchison
Mark Paterson
Clemence O’Connor
Ali Lumsden
Chairs of Equality Networks
Igor Guz
Head of School
Rhiannon Thompson
Maria Grazia Cascio
Athena SWAN Officers
Laura Benvie
Sola Kasim
Ruth Slater
Campus Trades Union representation
Chris Sojka
Widening Participation Officer
Nick Edwards
Head of Student Support
Liz Curtis
Ana Ivanovic
School Equality Champion representative