We have a dedicated Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) strategy within the Faculty. Activity is led by Directors Kate Chedgzoy and Rachel Pain. It is also supported by EDI Advisor Kelechi Dibie.

We work closely with others across the University to fulfil our Institutional objectives. We aim to:

1. Further develop an inclusive culture and one which does not tolerate hate crime, discrimination, victimisation or harassment.
2. Increase representation of underrepresented protected characteristic groups among professional service and academic colleagues.
3. Improve the progression of academic and professional service colleagues from protected characteristic groups into senior positions where underrepresentation has been identified.
4. Improve graduate outcomes for students with a protected characteristic.
5. Become a family-friendly organisation.
6. Ensure all new and reviewed policies take into consideration EDI.
7. Improve our EDI evidence base by enhancing systems and processes relating to EDI data capture, analysis, and reporting.

Read more on Newcastle University’s EDI priorities and projects.

At our Faculty, we hold eight departmental Bronze Athena Swan awards and one Silver award. We are also working towards a Faculty-wide Silver-level award. The Athena Swan Charter is a global scheme for supporting gender equality within higher education (HE). Read more about our Faculty's Athena Swan awards.