Diversity Champions
The University aims to develop and enhance a fair and inclusive working and learning environment for the benefit of all. The establishment of Diversity Champions in each School/Service is an important initiative for the University in support of this aim.
Working in collaboration with the EDI Manager, the responsibilities of the champions is to:
- Raise awareness of equality and diversity responsibilities within Schools/Services
- Act as an initial point of contact on equality and diversity queries within the Schools/Services
- To take forward matters arising within the School/Service to the EDI Committee/UEDIEC/EDI Manager as appropriate
- To advise the EDI Officer of current projects, initiatives or research within the School/Service, in order to assist in the delivery of appropriate EDI events and initiatives
- Play an active role in championing the University’s commitment to equality and diversity across the institution
- Advocate on equality and diversity matters
- Act as a conduit for information on equality initiatives and an advocate for positive change
- Raise awareness of the equality dimension in decision making in their department
- Actively support their School/Service in equality and diversity initiatives
Diversity Champions for Schools/Services
Services |
Diversity Champion |
Computing & Library Services |
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Estates & Facilities |
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Financial Services |
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Human Resource Group |
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International Office |
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Marketing, Communications & Student Recruitment |
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Registry |
Anna Powell |
Research, Innovation and Knowledge Exchange |
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Student Services |
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Vice-Chancellor’s Office |
Claire White |
Schools |
Diversity Champion |
Applied Sciences |
Elena Tillotson |
Arts & Humanities |
Iona Murphy |
Computing & Engineering |
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Education & Professional Development |
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Huddersfield Business School |
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Human & Health Sciences |
