Loughborough University recognises that people are our success, and our reputation is dependent on the commitment and excellence of our staff. The values and principles, which influence the way we deliver our goals, is set out in our University Strategy, “Towards 2016”. This states that we will:

• Value all our staff and students.
• Embed a commitment to equality and diversity and value the positive aspects of our differences.
• Value diversity and recognise that differences in styles, perspectives, values and beliefs are an asset to the University.
• Ensure that access to the opportunities offered to staff and students is fair and equitable.
• Recognise that the most effective team is one in which the different skills, knowledge and experiences of each member contribute to the delivery of a shared goal.

Loughborough University is committed to achieving equality for all those who learn and work here and wishes to develop a demonstrably fair and supportive environment, which provides equality of opportunity and freedom from unlawful discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity (transsexuality), marital or civil partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, religious or political beliefs, age, social class or offending background.

Staff in Human Resources play a critical role in developing, maintaining and supporting equality and diversity in employment. All staff have a legal and personal responsibility to uphold the University’s equality policies.

Equality of opportunity is embedded in the recruitment and selection of staff, training, promotion, performance and appraisal management, induction, probation, and communication and elsewhere. We endeavour to treat people fairly on the basis of individual need and to build a workforce which is diverse.

The Equality and Diversity Sub Committee reports to the Human Resources Committee, which in turn reports to the University's Senate and Council. Council is chaired by the Senior Pro-Chancellor.

A variety of training courses, some mandatory, on equality and diversity are organised through Staff Development:

Equality & Diversity

Please contact us if you have any queries or questions Staff Development Adviser, Equality and Diversity - Abida Akram E-mail: A.P.Akram@lboro.ac.uk  Tel: 01509 222389 Staff Development Assistant, Equality and Diversity - Liz Quimby-Fountain E-mail: E.Quimby-Fountain@lboro.ac.uk Tel: 01509 222177