Equality Matters

I would like to welcome you to the University of Exeter`s web pages ‘Equality Matters’.

“The University of Exeter believes that the diversity of its community is an essential part of its values and enriches employment, research, studying and learning experiences.”

We are committed to supporting students and staff to work and study in an environment that is free from discrimination and promotes equality of opportunity.

Equality & Diversity is one of the areas of the University’s business which is governed through a mechanism known as dual assurance. Supporting the dual assurance partnership for Equality & Diversity are the Equality & Diversity Advisory Group and a number of equality sub-groups representing each of the protected characteristics.

Through the University's Equality & Diversity Action Plan and Equality Objectives we are working towards a culture that welcomes equality of opportunity and values diversity. Some changes are swift to happen, others may take time to evolve. I have long experience of and commitment to equal opportunities, and I can assure you that they are one of my priorities as the Vice-Chancellor.

Issues can be brought to the attention of the Equality & Diversity Advisory Group through Equality & Diversity Co-ordinators based within each College/Service.

We all have an individual responsibility and I urge you all to help us put our Equality & Diversity Action Plan into full effect.

Steve Smith
Vice-Chancellor

Equality & Diversity Policy

• The University of Exeter's Equality & Diversity Policy

Contact us

We have a number of different structures and groups here at the University to support the work of Equality and Diversity.  We are always keen to have more people involved in these Equality and Diversity related activities, if you are interested please contact the Equality and Diversity team by email.