Human Resources Division

Diversity Networks

These pages outline the work of the University of Cambridge in progressing equality through its staff and student networks. They provide information on the networks, their work and getting involved.

The University's diversity plays a key role in sustaining its academic excellence.

The Networks are supported by the University's Equality Champions.

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)

The Diversity Networks for staff currently include:

Who can join a Diversity Network?

Diversity Networks are open to individuals who work for the University, a College or an associated institution and are members of one of the above protected groups.

Other Diversity Networks include:

• Women in Science, Engineering and Technology Initiative (WiSETI)
• Student Links
• E&D Partners
• CUSU Women's Union
• Graduate Women's Network
• women@CL
• PdOC, Society for contract research staff
• Graduate Union, for graduate students but also of interest to post-doctoral researchers
• Black Students Campaign champions the interests all Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic students in the University
• CUSU LGBT provides support for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans students at the University
• The Disabled Students Liberation Campaign campaigns on behalf of all disabled students at the University

What do Diversity Networks do?

Diversity Networks help the University to progress equality by:

• Providing a regular forum for discussing diversity issues at work or study.
• Providing networking opportunities.
• Raising issues in a safe environment.
• Contributing to policy development and implementation.
• Organising social events.
• Arranging events to raise awareness and celebrate diversity.
• Contributing to staff development activities.

• E&D Networks Information

For further information about the University's Diversity Networks, email equality@admin.cam.ac.uk or call (3)32286.