CLS EDI Strategy

The CLS EDI Strategy sets out our vision, mission and clear EDI objectives, providing a framework from which we can work to ensure that EDI is a core component of the college mission, embedded into all the we do, particularly research and teaching but also our college culture. A strategy allows us to provide a more consistent experience for staff and students across our College, and to hold our leaders and ourselves accountable.

Vision

Through our EDI engagement and investment the College will exemplify an embedded inclusive culture which encompasses our research, teaching and collegiate environment. We want the College of Life Sciences to be a ‘beacon’ of good practice.

Mission

Our mission is to enable staff deliver the core business of the College in an environment that is fair, supportive, consistent and inclusive. Only by working in this way will we maximise quality research output, and teaching that provides a consistently good student experience. Staff and students will achieve their full potential within a culture and environment of trust that supports continuous drive for improvement.

Governance and delivery

Delivery of our objectives is led by our EDI Committee and working groups.

Objectives and actions 2020-2024

Specific actions developed within the six EDI Objectives form a four-year Action Plan. These are identified and developed in consultation with College staff and students via engagement groups, departmental discussions and the working groups linked to the objectives, as well as the College EDI Committee.