University Signs the Race Equality Charter

The University of Huddersfield has recently signed up to the Advance HE’s Race Equality Charter (REC).  The REC helps universities to improve the representation, progression and success of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) staff and students within higher education.  It provides a comprehensive framework that institutions use to identify and self-reflect on institutional and cultural barriers standing in the way of BAME staff and students.

As part of our commitment, within the next three years, we will be applying for a Bronze Award by developing initiatives and solutions to improve race equality across the University.  To do this, we will bring together a self-assessment team (SAT) who will look at the experiences of both staff and students covering the following: professional service and support staff, academic staff, student progression and attainment and curriculum diversity.  Members of the SAT will explore these areas and then develop initiatives and solutions to improve any issues identified.

Professor Jane Owen-Lynch, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning) and Chair of the University Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Enhancement Committee said: “We are delighted to sign up to the Race Equality Charter.  We are committed to the promotion of race equality as part of our wide-ranging equality, diversity and inclusion aspirations.  The framework will enable us to work towards positive improvements in representation and narrowing of racial inequalities across the University community.”