The Department organises events and initiatives each term to highlight EDI issues and promote a welcoming and inclusive environment. Follow the links below to find out more about our regular activities.
The members of the Department are a diverse and inclusive community of academic and administrative staff. You can find out more about us here.
The Department Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee promotes all aspects of EDI within the Department.
It includes representatives from Professional Services, Faculty, and our Postdoctoral, Postgraduate, and Undergraduate Communities.
Within the EDI Committee, the Self-Assessment Team subcommittee oversees the Department's Athena Swan activities.
Staff and students can anonymously share feedback with the EDI Committee via this online form. Given the anonymous nature of the form, we kindly ask that all comments remain constructive and respectful of others.
You can also get in touch with Prof Pankaj Vishe (pankaj.vishe@durham.ac.uk), the current chair of the EDI Committee, regarding any EDI-related matters or concerns.
Our staff come from all over the world and we strive to maintain a community that understands diversity as a gift.