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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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Key Initiatives

Our work in embedding Equality Diversity and Inclusion throughout Durham University is centred around several key strands of work

 

Key Strands

  • Access and Disability

    We are a disability confident employer, and we work with our Organisational Heath service and external partner organisations and schemes
    Someone using accessible computer equipment

  • Faith, Religion and Belief

    Durham University is very diverse and supportive of students and staff of all faiths and beliefs
    Support Leaflet image

  • Gender Equality and Athena SWAN

    Fundamental to achieving our gender equality objectives is how we approach the recruitment, retention and promotion of our staff.
    Two students talking outside

Access and Disability

We are a disability confident employer, and we work with our Organisational Heath service and external partner organisations and schemes
Someone using accessible computer equipment

Faith, Religion and Belief

Durham University is very diverse and supportive of students and staff of all faiths and beliefs
Support Leaflet image

Gender Equality and Athena SWAN

Fundamental to achieving our gender equality objectives is how we approach the recruitment, retention and promotion of our staff.
Two students talking outside

  • LGBTQ+

    We are committed to working with our LGBTQ community to ensure all staff and students experience an inclusive environment
    Image of the LGBT+ flag with blue sky background

  • Race and Ethnicity

    Here at Durham we are committed to fostering an anti-racist culture and to celebrating and respecting our cultural differences.
    Three students talking while sitting outside

  • LGBTQ+

    At Durham we believe our staff and students have the right to work, study and live within an environment free from bullying and harassment.
    Hands with a piece of paper saying support

LGBTQ+

We are committed to working with our LGBTQ community to ensure all staff and students experience an inclusive environment
Image of the LGBT+ flag with blue sky background

Race and Ethnicity

Here at Durham we are committed to fostering an anti-racist culture and to celebrating and respecting our cultural differences.
Three students talking while sitting outside

Bullying and Harassment

At Durham we believe our staff and students have the right to work, study and live within an environment free from bullying and harassment.
Hands with a piece of paper saying support