The Equality groups discuss a range of issues that students and staff may experience, all are welcome to join.
Equality and Diversity Advisory Group
The Equality and Diversity Advisory Group meets once a term and is chaired by Mark Overton, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Affairs), and reports directly to the Dual Assurance partnership for Equality and Diversity.
The membership includes Lead Equality and Diversity coordinators from Colleges and Services, Chairs of the various Equality Groups (see below), and other key individuals such as representatives from the Chaplaincy and the Students' Guild.
Advisory Group terms of reference
View our terms of reference PDF:
Equality and Diversity Advisory Group Terms of Reference
Equality groups
Supporting the work of the Equality and Diversity Advisory Group are various Equality Groups which meet termly to explore and highlight issues arising from any of the protected characteristics which staff and students may experience.
All are welcome
The Equality Groups aim to send out a message that is welcoming and inclusive, and membership is open to any staff or students who are interested in Equality issues.
Interested?
If you are interested in joining an Equality Group, please contact the Equality and Diversity team by email.
The various Equality Groups are chaired by the following Equality and Diversity colleagues:
| Equality Group | Discusses issues around... | Chair | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | Age | Professor Mark Overton | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (External Affairs) |
| Disability | Disability | Dr Hazel Went | Manager of AccessAbility |
| Gender | Gender Marriage and civil partnership Pregnancy and maternity |
Professor Nicky Britten | Professor of Applied Health Care Research, Exeter Medical School |
| Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) | Gender reassignment Marriage and civil partnership Sexual orientation |
Geoff Pringle | Director of Campus Services |
| Race and Religion | Race Religion or belief |
Nick Givens | Senior Lecturer in Education, College of Social Sciences and International Studies |
