Equality, Diversity and Inclusion news archive 2019 - 2022
University secures Race Equality Charter bronze award
The University of Exeter has secured a Race Equality Charter bronze award that recognises the University’s commitment to and efforts towards advancing race equality in higher education.
Sexual orientation of men is new ‘STEM gap’, study finds
Men in same-sex relationships are significantly less likely to have a degree in a STEM subject than men in different-sex couples, a new study has shown.
Business consultant launches confidence course for women in science
Business consultant and author Sadie Sharp is working with 100 scientists, the majority female, to help them build their confidence in a male-dominated sector.
Exeter researcher in Women’s Engineering Society top 50 list
A University of Exeter researcher has been named as one of the Women’s Engineering Society’s Top 50 Women in Engineering: Sustainability.
University of Exeter research leads to historic introduction of no fault divorce in England
Influential University of Exeter research has led to the historic introduction of no fault divorce in England and Wales.
Acclaimed playwright and University of Exeter experts to collaborate on new production exploring LGBTQ+ loneliness and history
An acclaimed playwright will collaborate with University of Exeter experts on a new production exploring how LGBTQ+ communities have experienced loneliness and isolation in the past and present, including during the coronavirus pandemic.
Celebrating Prestigious Athena SWAN Awards
Two prestigious Athena SWAN awards have just been granted to three University of Exeter departments to recognise their commitment to gender equality.
Cornish charity exposes Governmental failure to support the most vulnerable
A rapid assessment of COVID-19 implications for disabled people in Cornwall has illustrated a failure by central government to support people
Open letter on tackling hate crime and racism in our community
We have signed an open letter with partners in Exeter on tackling hate crime and racism in our community, particularly in light of recent incidents in relation to coronavirus.
LGBTQ+ heritage of museum collections to be revealed and celebrated as part of major new project
LGBTQ+ heritage embedded in the rich collections at Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) will be revealed and celebrated as part of a major new collaboration, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Teenagers learn of the horrors and legacy of the Holocaust at University of Exeter event
Teenagers learned of the horrors and legacy of the Holocaust – including a secret Nazi family past - as part of a University of Exeter event.
BBC’s Frank Gardner to feature in University of Exeter event celebrating languages and international cultures
BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner will be the guest of honour at a special University of Exeter event which celebrates languages and cultures around the world.
Medicine co-director in top 100 inspirational women in healthcare leadership
A cancer researcher who heads up the medicine programme has been recognised in the top 100 inspirational women in healthcare.
Exeter achieves University of Sanctuary award
The University of Exeter has achieved a ‘University of Sanctuary’ award in recognition of the work it does to support forced migrants.
£2.2 million collaboration to enhance quality of life in care homes
The University of Exeter is collaborating in a £2.2 million project to improve how researchers and health and social care services can use data to improve the care and quality of life for care home residents, families and staff.
Consequences of gentrification for LGBTQ+ communities explored at London event
The increasing gentrification of urban areas is leading to a loss of queer spaces across the world. Now the impact of the “disappearing city” on LGBTQ+ communities will be highlighted at a unique event which will show how it has made dating and sex increasingly secretive.
Celebrate Diwali in Exeter with fireworks, food and dancing
Diwali will be marked at the University of Exeter with a free spectacular firework display, dancing, food and storytelling.
Coveted awards recognise Exeter’s commitment to gender equality
Prestigious Athena SWAN awards have just been granted to two University of Exeter departments to recognise their commitment to gender equality.
University of Exeter celebrates and reflects on Black History Month with series of talks, plays and exhibitions
The University of Exeter is celebrating and reflecting on Black History Month with a series of talks, plays and exhibitions.
Spotlight shines on “invisible” family carers though poignant public art display
A poignant public art display will shine the spotlight on the pivotal, yet often unseen, role played by family carers across both Devon and the wider UK.