Human Resources Division
Equality information and reports
The Equality Act 2010 brings together all previous equality legislation in England, Scotland and Wales. The public sector equality duty consists of a general equality duty, which is set out in section 149 of the Equality Act 2010 itself, and the specific duties which came into law on the 10th September 2011 in England.
The new duty covers the following eight protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Public authorities also need to have due regard to the need to eliminate unlawful discrimination against someone because of their marriage or civil partnership status.
The Equality Act 2010 (Specific Duties) Regulations 2011 promote the better performance of the equality duty by requiring the publication of:
- Equality objectives, at least every four years.
- Information to demonstrate their compliance with the equality duty, at least annually. This should include information relating to people who share a protected characteristic who are its employees and/or people affected by its policies and practices.
If you would like any further information about the work of the Equality & Diversity section at the University of Cambridge please contact equality@admin.cam.ac.uk.
Previous reports
Annual Review and Data Report 2009/10
The University of Cambridge is committed to fulfilling its requirements under the UK statutory public equality duties. The University reports annually on its Equality and Diversity activity and progress. This Data Report provides detailed equality and diversity data in support of the work of the University of Cambridge.
These documents are available in a downloadable form. If you would like to receive them in an alternative format please contact equality@admin.cam.ac.uk.
Annual Review and Data Report 2008/09
The University of Cambridge is committed to fulfilling its requirements under the UK statutory public equality duties. The University reports annually on its Equality and Diversity activity and progress.
The University prides itself on being an exemplar academic institution that values the unique participation and contribution of every member of staff and student. 2008/09 in particular has seen significant and welcome progress in the University's work on equalities. This Review highlights some of this work, including the University's current position regarding its Equality Schemes, how it has undertaken Equality Impact Assessments, the provision of data relating to its community and the development of training and new projects to engage and reflect its diverse students and staff. The Data Report provides detailed equality and diversity data in support of the Annual Review.
These documents are available in a downloadable form. If you would like to receive them in an alternative format please contact equality@admin.cam.ac.uk.
The ECU produces an annual statistical report on equality in higher education.
Summary of Progress
The following document summarizes progress against actions within the University's Race, Disability and Gender Equality Action Plans.
This document is available in a downloadable form. If you would like to receive it in an alternative format please contact equality@admin.cam.ac.uk.