Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Compliance (EDI)
We celebrate the diversity of our staff and students. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment of freedom of expression and a place for staff and students to feel safe, accepted and recognised for who they are without fear of exclusion.
Building Belonging
Our Building Belonging Video brings together the voices of staff and students from across our university community, exploring what belonging means to them.
More videosFostering an inclusive environment
Our inclusive culture fosters an environment for individuals and groups covered by the nine protected characteristics (Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage and Civil Partnership, Pregnancy and Maternity, Race, Religion and Belief (including lack of belief), Sex, Sexual Orientation) and freedom of expression and a place for staff and students to feel safe, accepted and recognised for who they are without fear of exclusion.
In addition to this webpage, we also have an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Compliance webpage.
For further questions and information, please contact equality@greenwich.ac.ukor create a request via Horizon Help Desk.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
At the University of Greenwich, we aspire to be a leading institution for equity, diversity and inclusion in the higher education sector. We recognise that this requires going beyond statutory legislative and regulatory compliance to create an environment where our diverse community of staff, students and partners can thrive and feel a strong sense of belonging.
We have developed our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Action Plan.
This sets out our journey to becoming sector leading in equality, diversity and inclusion and the best modern university by 2030, with equity, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our workplace practices and processes.
Meet the team
The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) team works across the University to support inclusive practice, provide guidance, and help embed our EDI commitments. To find out more about the EDI team, please click here.
Values of the University
Inclusive
Always inclusive and empowering – being fair, supportive, aware, compassionate, polite, respectful, and determined, and ensuring all people are supported and celebrated.
Collaborative
Embracing collaboration – working together, being open-minded, listening, being adaptable, free-thinking and enterprising, and seeking out new ideas together.
Impactful
Evidence led and outcomes focused – making a difference, demonstrating our contribution to knowledge and society, achieving goals for ourselves, the university community and the wider world.
Strategic commitments
We take active steps to provide an inclusive environment for students, staff and visitors. Our University Strategy sets out our aspirations to several accreditation and charters, which provide a foundational framework to improve the working and study lives of our university community.
Disability Confident Employer Level 2
Disability Confident Employer Level 2 status re-accredited in August 2022
Stonewall Proud Employers
Highest-level Stonewall Proud Employers Trailblazer recognition in 2026
University Mental Health Charter
Founding partner with Mind supporting the Mentally Healthy Universities Programme
Technician Commitment
Award of Submission at a Technician Commitment Signatory Event presented in May 2024
Additional charter work and EDI initiatives
We take active steps to provide an inclusive environment for students, staff and visitors. Our University Strategy sets out our aspirations to several accreditation and charters, which provide a foundational framework to improve the working and study lives of our university community.
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Scheme
The University is committed to supporting everyone with a hidden disability
HR Excellence in Research
Awarded HR Excellence in Research for implementing 'Concordat to support the Career Development of Researchers' in August 2022
UN Sustainability Development Goals
Proud to support to the United Nations Sustainability Development Goals including Gender Equality and Reduced Inequalities
Race Action Plan
The Race Action Group to strategically deliver the Race Action Plan and the application for the Race Equality Charter
Values of the University
Inclusive
Always inclusive and empowering – being fair, supportive, aware, compassionate, polite, respectful, and determined, and ensuring all people are supported and celebrated.
Collaborative
Embracing collaboration – working together, being open-minded, listening, being adaptable, free-thinking and enterprising, and seeking out new ideas together.
Impactful
Evidence led and outcomes focused – making a difference, demonstrating our contribution to knowledge and society, achieving goals for ourselves, the university community and the wider world.
Our independent staff networks
BAME Staff Network
A safe and confidential space to share experiences in the BAME community
LGBT+ Staff Community
Open to LGBT+ staff and allies, supporting inclusion, equality and visibility
Staff Wellbeing Network
An inclusive community supporting staff wellbeing, connection and mental health
Disabled Staff Community
Providing support and empowering staff experiencing a spectrum of disabilities
Parent and Carers Together (PACT)
A supportive and inclusive community for parents, parents-to-be, and carers
Women's Network
A safe and supportive network for women, trans women and non-binary staff
This is our time. Time for the development of our EDI strategic action plan which will enhance inclusivity, acknowledge intersectionality and increase belonging as we positively impact on the 'lived experience' of our University Community.
Oyebanji Adewumi, Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
EDI events
Are you balancing work while looking after a loved one? Or do you want to better support a colleague who is? Find out how at our upcoming Carers UK masterclass on Caring and Employers for Carers on Tuesday 24th November from 1pm-2pm. This session