Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Our work in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At UWS, we are committed to advancing and promoting equality and diversity in all our activities. We aim to establish an inclusive culture, free from discrimination and based upon the values of fairness, dignity, and respect. We're committed to enhancing wellbeing. We have the structures, leadership and support in place to embed equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do.

EDI Training and Development Opportunities

To ensure an inclusive culture at UWS, it's essential that staff have EDI literacy. UWS has a host of EDI training including: 

• EDI induction modules focusing on psychological safety and fostering an inclusive environment
• Recruitment Panel Chair Training
• Transgender Awareness Training
• Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) Training
• Introduction to Equality Diversity and Inclusion
• Reasonable Adjustments Training

Employees can book onto training via the internal UWS Training Portal (SharePoint). 

UWS also runs a Women’s Leadership Development Programme (WLDP). The programme is aimed at women at an early stage in their career and who are interested in progressing their career further.

The programme provides a platform to assist women to develop their leadership knowledge, skills and confidence and create a safe environment where self-confidence and skills are nurtured and developed. To find out more colleagues can email:  Traininganddevelopment@uws.ac.uk