Human Resources Division
Welcome to Equality & Diversity
The University of Cambridge is committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach to equality, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture, and values diversity.
The commitment applies to all protected groups and is underpinned by the University's Equal Opportunities Policy and Combined Equality Scheme (CES).
Equality Duty Requirements
In line with requirements under the Equality Act 2010, the University has published the Equality & Diversity Information Report 2010/11. This incorporates data on staff and student matters at the University of Cambridge.
The University has also developed Equality Objectives in readiness for the public equality duty publication deadline of 6 April 2012. The proposed draft objectives are presented here for information, while they undergo the process of gaining formal University approval.
E&D: An overview
This academic year has seen significant developments with regard to progressing equality and diversity within the University.
The provisions of the Equality Act 2010, including the extended Public Equality Duties, have come into effect. This fundamental change will impact on the University with regard to our consulting, engaging, assessing, monitoring, identifying, reporting and reviewing equality-related objectives and activities.
The University has adopted its Equality Assurance Assessment process, which is the in-house mechanism for undertaking ‘equality analysis’ of policies or functions relevant to the Public Equality Duties. Additionally, the past year has seen the development of the work of the Equality Champions, the E&D Consultative Forum and the updating of the Equal Opportunities Policy.
These developments shape the future direction of the University's equality and diversity work. Our priority continues to be legal compliance in these areas, maintaining best practice in line with our reputation for excellence.
E&D in Practice
The University has developed initiatives to progress the strategic themes identified in the Combined Equality Scheme. These include the University Diversity Networks, Equality Assurance Assessments, Consultative Forum, WiSETI (Women in Science, Engineering and Technology Initiative), Training, Progress Reports, the Gender Equality Group (GEG) and Events.
E&D News-
17 May 2012
IDAHO
17th May is celebrated as the International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia (IDAHO). Find out more about the protections of LGB&T rights globally from the recently updated International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association (IGLA) publications.
2 May 2012
John Barnes at the Cambridge Union
John Barnes MBE, former Liverpool and England footballer, broadcaster and football commentator was in Cambridge on Wednesday evening to deliver a talk at the Cambridge Union.