The Race Equality Charter, developed by Advance HE, provides a framework which universities use to identify and remove barriers standing in the way of minority ethnic staff and students.

The Charter has five guiding principles, summarised here.

1. Racial inequality in universities is often subtle but widespread.

2. Everyone should have equal access to opportunities in higher education.

3. Real change means fixing systems, not individuals.

4. Ethnic minority groups have different experiences so one approach won’t work for all.

5. People have many overlapping identities and that should be taken into account.

Find out more about the Race Equality Charter. 

We’re putting our plan into action, breaking down barriers and making racial equality part of everyday life at the University. A team of staff and students, our Racial Equality Delivery Group, will help keep us focused on seven action-plan priorities.

Our priorities

1. Introduce initiatives that support minority ethnic students to succeed and find graduate jobs.

2. Increase the number of minority ethnic students awarded top degrees (first or 2.1 Honours) as well as making teaching as inclusive as possible.

3. Enhance the sense of belonging for minority ethnic students and staff.

4. Connect with our local communities to build and promote an anti-racist culture.

5. Strengthen leadership and accountability around race equality.

6. Ensure there is diversity among staff involved in decision-making.

7. Put in place initiatives that support minority ethnic staff to grow into senior roles.