Our staff and students form a diverse learning community and we are proud to support them in being themselves by celebrating how diversity enriches all of our lives.
In line with University policy, we do not tolerate bullying or harassment and we are continually working on how best to support everyone in being the best they can be.
As the Faculty of Faculty of Health, we represent the merging of the the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry and the Faculty of Health and Human Sciences. Both of our former Faculties have achieved Athena Swan award.
Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry holds an Athena Swan Silver award
Faculty of Health and Human Sciences holds an Athena Swan Bronze award
"Whilst we have been isolating in our homes, worrying about loved ones and missing all those activities we previously took for granted we have seen tremendous courage and dedication from key workers and researchers across the UK, many of whom were our own staff and students. As a University, we have never been more proud."
Andrew Grace
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager
EDIC is made up of academic staff, professional services staff and students. The committee has oversight of a wide range of policies and activities to ensure the Faculty of Health and Human Sciences remains a happy and inclusive place to work at or study in.
Recent successes from the committee include:
Anyone working or studying in the Faculty of Health and Human Sciences can become a member of EDIC, just email andrew.grace@plymouth.ac.uk to join or visit our new team site.
“The calendar offers week-by-week highlights of cultural and religious events that are important to staff across the institution. It is a really good reminder of the diversity that exists here in the University and the value we attach to an environment where all colleagues and students are respected regardless of their values or beliefs.”
Professor Bridie Kent
Executive Dean, Faculty of Health & Human Sciences