Equality and Diversity Office

The University of York values the diversity of its members and is committed to the creation of a positive environment which is fair, welcoming and inclusive and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

The role of the Equality and Diversity Office is:

  • To provide information and support to staff and students on a wide range of equality matters
  • To develop awareness of equality and diversity through publicity, training, development and networks.
  • To advise on legislation and good practice and inform the University's work on equality through committees, publicity and our work on Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA)
  • To co-ordinate University-wide anti-harassment work and the network of Harassment Advisers and provide guidance to those who experience discrimination, bullying or harassment

Latest Equality News

  • University News:

  • New revised Code of Practice on Harassment

  • The new code comes into effect in April 2012. It sets out the University's committment to the creation of a fair, welcoming and inclusive environment where harassment is unacceptable and where members of its community treat each other with dignity and respect.

Staff Equality Networks:

The Staff Race Equality Forum and LGBTI Matters meet regularly - new members welcome. Publicise the Networks by downloading our posters for display in your area.

Equality and Diversity Annual Report:

Read the University of York Equality and Diversity Annual Report 2010-11

Equality and Diversity Training:

Find out about the range of training and development opportunities for staff run by Professional and Organisational Development including the online learning resource Diversity in the Workplace

Meeting the Equality Duty

New web pages have been developed which provide Equality Information to demonstrate how the University is meeting the Equality Duty.

  • Information and Guidance:

The Equality Challenge Unit (ECU) supports the Higher Education Sector to promote equality and diversity for staff and students.

Equalitylink - monthly bulletin on current equality and diversity issues and the work of ECU

The Equality and Human Rights Commission promotes equality and human rights by providing advice and guidance.

The Government Equalities Office (GEO) leads on equality matters and has responsibility across government for equality strategy and legislation.

 

 

Updated by the Equality and Diversity Adviser

April 2012

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