University of Bedfordshire Awarded Bronze for Race Equality Charter

The University of Bedfordshire is proud to announce it has received the Bronze Award for the Race Equality Charter (REC), recognising its commitment to advancing race equality and fostering an inclusive university community.

Key Highlights

• Three years of dedicated effort from staff and students contributed to this achievement.
• Recognises the University’s commitment to openness, accountability, and tackling inequality.
• The Race Equality Charter, developed by Advance HE, provides a framework for universities to identify and remove barriers to race equality.
• Achieving the Bronze Award marks a significant milestone on the University’s journey to becoming an anti-racist institution.

Moving Forward

The University is now implementing its Race Equality Charter Action Plan, focusing on creating lasting, meaningful change across the institution.

“This award recognises the progress we’ve made in tackling barriers and building a more inclusive community. But this is just the beginning. In the months ahead, we’ll be putting our REC action plan into practice, working openly and collaboratively with colleagues and students at every step.”
– Professor Rebecca Bunting, Vice Chancellor

A Team Effort

A central role in achieving this milestone was played by the Race Equality Charter Self-Assessment Team (RECSAT), whose leadership was key throughout the process.

What is the Race Equality Charter?

Advance HE’s Race Equality Charter provides a framework through which institutions work to identify and self-reflect on institutional and cultural barriers standing in the way of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and students. Member institutions develop initiatives and solutions for action and can apply for a Bronze or Silver Race Equality Charter award, depending on their level of progress.