Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee

Contact our committee lead

Professor Jessica Strid

j.strid@imperial.ac.uk

+44 (0)20 3313 1475

Overview

The Department of Immunology and Inflammation was awarded an Athena Swan Silver Award in May 2021. 

The mission statement of our new Department is to create a diverse, inclusive and supportive academic community committed to promoting scientific excellence and nurturing the next generation of researchers. The principles we adhere to are:

  1. Transparency and consistency
  2. Equality and diversity
  3. Professional behaviour
  4. Scientific integrity

Athena SWAN silver award logoThe Department of Immunology and Inflammation's Equality and Diversity (EDI) committee has a wide remit and aims to support all staff by engaging across College and beyond on issues including Race Equality, Disability, LGBT matters, working culture and career development opportunities. The Athena SWAN self-assessment team is embedded in the EDI committee and we are committed to upholding the Athena SWAN Charter.

The Athena SWAN Charter was established in 2005 to encourage and recognise a commitment to advancing the careers of women in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) employment in higher education and research.

In May 2015, the charter was expanded to recognise work undertaken in arts, humanities, social sciences, business and law (AHSSBL), in professional and support roles, and for trans staff and students. The Charter now recognises work undertaken to address gender equality more broadly, and not just barriers to progression that affect women.

Committee meeting minutes

Meet our committee members

Learn more about some of the individuals who make up our Departmental EDI committee

Dr Wayne Mitchell

Dr Wayne Mitchell

Dr Wayne Mitchell shares insights into his role as a Senior Teaching Fellow
Cathy Tupman

Cathy Tupman

Find out more about I&I's Department Manager and EDI committee member, Cathy Tupman
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Christina Malaktou

Christina Malaktou is a PhD student in the department.

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Ed Wallace

Ed Wallace is the Departmental Operations Officer for I&I.

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Prof Jessica Strid

Find out more about Prof Jessica Strid, Professor of Cellular Immunology.
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Dr Josefin Ahnström

Find out more about Dr Josefin Ahnström, Senior Lecturer in Haematology

Prof Liz Simpson

Find out more about Prof Liz Simpson, Senior Research Investigator.

Dr Magdalena Gierula

Find out more about Dr Magdalena Gierula, Research Associate.

Maggie Trela

Find out more about Maggie Trela, Teaching Fellow on the MSc Immunology course.

Prof Marina Botto

Find out more about Prof Marina Botto, Head of the Department of Immunology and Inflammation.
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Cecilia George

Cecilia George is the Laboratory Manager's Assistant for I&I.

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Rena John-Lewis

Rena Joh-Lewis is Divisional Manager for the Centre for Inflammatory Disease.

Useful resources

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EDI training

The Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Centre (EDIC) offers a range of training to educate and develop staff, including an online equality and diversity course.

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Mentoring

Mentoring at Imperial

Mentoring is a widely used development tool that has proved to have a beneficial impact on effectiveness, confidence and career advancement.

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PRDP meeting

Personal Review and Development Plan (PRDP)

The Department is committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and highly motivated staff community across all disciplines, functions and activities. One of the ways this is done is through the annual Personal Review and Development Plan process (PRDP).

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EDI resources

The College's EDI team is developing a range of resources to help staff and students better understand issues, learn from best practice, and start taking positive steps to proactively support equality, diversity and inclusion.

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Family-friendly benefits

The College offers a range of facilities, support services and networks for parents and carers.

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LGBTQ+ equality

Imperial is committed to creating a culture where LGBTQ+ people feel welcome, included and fully able to be themselves. The College has created webpages in support of all of our LGBTQ+ staff and students as well as anyone who would like to become a more active LGBTQ+ ally.

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Staff networks

Imperial College has a number of staff networks and groups that aim to encourage collaborative working, knowledge sharing, and opportunities for both development and social engagement.

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EDI activities

Browse EDI initiatives, schemes and events taking place at Imperial.

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Flexible working options

Flexible working describes a type of working arrangement which gives a degree of flexibility on how long, where, when and at what times employees work.

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Harassment and bullying support

Advice and information about who to talk to about harassment and bullying at Imperial.

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Mental Health support

A range of resources and services are available to staff and students in the Department to promote good mental health and a healthy work-life balance.

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