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Foster a Culture of Inclusion, Innovation,
Engagement and Wellbeing
Objectives Key Programmes of Work
• Evidence equality, diversity, and inclusion
as underpinning principles across all
University processes, operations and
decisions, and ensure ongoing best practice. • Ensure ongoing review and implementation
of the agreed Equality Plan 2015-2020.
• Create a safe, supportive and inclusive
environment and organisational culture
that embraces the health, well-being,
and sustainability of our community and
enables people the confidence and ability
to achieve their full potential.
• Develop and enhance communication,
partnership and engagement practices across
all groups as a basis for managing and
influencing change and enhancing information
sharing/understanding of the University’s
purpose and ambitions.
• Review cultural practices across key
groups and develop measures to understand,
harness and develop these as part of a rolling
programme of activities linked to institutional
messaging and leadership development.
People Strategy 2016-20
• Review and refresh the approach to
Athena Swan as a basis for improving
the pace and quality of developments,
and enhancing outcomes.
• Develop a rolling programme of health
support/activities for all staff, harnessing
the support of wider University services and
community health and support providers.
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• Devise and implement Communication
and Engagement strategies based
on prevailing perceptions and need,
and ensuring relevance and reach.
• Adopt the Equality Challenge Unit’s
Race Equality Charter as a framework
for improving the representation,
progression and success of minority
ethnic staff and students.