Royal Holloway has made a commitment to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion for all, and strives to go beyond the public sector duty placed upon us by the Equality Act 2010. We believe that all staff, students and visitors should find the College to be a supportive and nurturing environment, free from bullying, harassment, discrimination or victimisation, and we hope that we can support this to be the case through our proactive equality and diversity work.
The university is committed to ensure that:
- It creates a positive, inclusive environment, free from prejudice, bullying, harassment and unlawful discrimination. We will take action to challenge inappropriate behaviour and discriminatory practice;
- Staff, students, applicants for employment or study, visitors and other persons in contact with the College are treated fairly, with dignity and respect;
- People and diverse groups with multiple identities and individual differences are recognised and valued;
- We will provide our staff and associates with the knowledge and skills they need to understand and meet their equality and diversity responsibilities.
The Equality & Diversity team offers support to both staff and students regarding equality and diversity issues, whether organisational or linked to the individual.
Professor Tracy Bhamra, Senior Vice-Principal (Student and Staff Experience) chairs the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, which oversees the on-going development and implementation of all strategies, policies and procedures designed to embed the promotion of equality and diversity across the institution. The EDI Committee aims to promote a fair and inclusive learning and working environment within Royal Holloway. Reporting mechanisms are in place to ensure that staff E&D Networks and E&D committees (including at departmental level) are represented on the Committee.
Each academic School within the university has a Vice Dean for Equality and Diversity who leads on E&D initiatives and projects.
Equality, diversity and inclusion awareness and training
Royal Holloway offers Equality, Diversity and Inclusion training to staff. You can find further information on EDI training available on these pages. You can also access a selection of resources, including videos on microaggressions and intersectionality.