Human Resources Division

University Equality Champions

In October 2009, the University approved the establishment of Equality Champions to demonstrate senior leadership and support for equality and diversity matters and initiatives. The Champions:

• Support the progression of equality for all protected groups:
  • Age
  • Disability
  • Gender Reassignment
  • Marriage and Civil Partnership
  • Pregnancy and Maternity
  • Race
  • Religion or Belief (including lack of belief)
  • Sex
  • Sexual Orientation
• Assist with the progression of equality objectives.
• Advocate on equality and diversity matters.
• Advise and contribute to papers and relevant processes.
• Work with staff and student equality networks.
• Provide a formal link to staff diversity networks (as indicated).
• Attend equalities-related events.

The Equality Champions also have the following areas of specific responsibility:

Professor Dame Athene Donald

Gender Equality (and Women's Network)

Dr Nick Bampos

Disability Equality (and Disabled and the LGB&T Networks)

Professor Ian White

Race Equality (and BME Network)

If you would like to contact one of the Equality Champions, email equality@admin.cam.ac.uk.