Equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Brighton is committed to providing a fair environment that embodies and promotes equality of opportunity. We value the different contributions and experiences of all who make up our community, promoting mutual respect and understanding as well as freedom of thought and expression.

We joined the Athena Swan Charter in 2012, achieving our first institutional bronze award in 2013, reaccredited in 2016. In 2021 we were awarded our silver institutional Athena Swan award, demonstrating progress and impact in embedding gender equality across the  institution.. We are also a member of the Race Equality Charter, achieving our Bronze institutional Race Equality Charter award in 2019 demonstrating our commitment to improving the representation, progression and success of minority ethnic staff and students at our university.

We are a proud Stonewall Diversity Champion, a programme which supports and promotes fair practice in relation to the employment of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender staff, reaffirming our commitment to equality for LGBTQ+ staff and students.

View our equality and diversity policy (pdf)

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Equality charters and benchmarking

We make a difference to the lives of staff and students through equality charters and benchmarking activities.

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Policies, strategies and objectives

Get a better sense of our commitments to protect and celebrate our staff, students and visitors.

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Staff Equality Network Groups

We provide peer support and networking for staff, informing university policy and raising awareness of equality issues.

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Equalities legislation and reporting

Equalities legislation that the university adheres to and promotes, as well as data on the make-up of the university.

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Race equality

Each of us has a role to play to make our university genuinely inclusive and actively anti-racist.

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Inclusive practice

We recognise the broad learning styles of our students and the need to be prepared to adjust the design and delivery of education.

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#NeverOK

We have adopted a host of measures and initiatives to uphold a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for everyone.

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Equality allies

Our equality allies are an informal network of staff who have completed a range of equality, diversity and inclusion training.

Contacts

If you have any questions about Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the university, please contact equality@brighton.ac.uk to reach those responsible for staff and student facing equalities.