What services do we offer?
Based within HR and working across the whole University, the remit for Equality and Diversity Inclusion includes:
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Aiming to provide an environment free from discrimination through the Equality and Diversity Inclusion Policy and associated action plans
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Promoting best sector practice in equality and diversity inclusion, refer to webpage: ECU
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Providing a confidential service of advice and guidance
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Building relationships with the diverse community within the University and with external local and Scotland wide groups
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Motivating the diverse community groups to collaborate in our consultations
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Ensuring the University policies are compliant with equalities law, refer to webpage: Equality Impact Assessments
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Providing training in equality and diversity inclusion, refer to webpage: Training
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Providing guidance on this website across the 'Protected Characteristics' for compliance in employment, the curriculum and student provision
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Providing expertise to champion University wide awards associated to equalities, such as HR Excellence in Research, Athena SWAN and LGBT Charter Mark
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Providing Scottish Government and SFC specific reporting to satisfy their criteria in order for institutional success in grant applications and research funding, refer to webpage: Fairness = Funding