BR-UK: Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Intersectionality Guidance and Policies

Abstract

Embracing Equalities, Diversity, Inclusion and Intersectionality (EDII) principles is central to achieving a fairer, more just and thriving society. Adopting and fostering an inclusive environment improves the well-being of individuals, institutional success and the progress of communities and nations. The UK research community lacks diversity, particularly of minority ethnic groups, and visibly so in relation to racialised minorities. The Equality Act 2010 provides the legal framework for ensuring that for nine protected characteristics everyone has equal opportunities and is treated with respect and dignity regardless of their background, identity and/or characteristics.

In BR-UK Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Intersectionality (EDII) refers to treating all those who contribute to our research and impact generation as valuable members of a team and of the research community and treating all those with whom we work equitably and with respect. It also encourages us to consider systems of oppression (such as racism or sexism) and identify ways to remove the barriers they impose.