Equality, Diversity and Culture
We will provide a supportive environment that enables our staff and students to succeed individually and collectively in delivering outstanding research and education - Department of Materials Strategy
Imperial is one of the UK's most international universities. Imperial’s global collaborations, discoveries and networks are transforming lives and creating opportunity in the UK and around the world. As a world-leading department, the Department of Materials relies on being able to attract, support and retain the very best staff and students. We value and celebrate this diversity in our workforce as a key strength, and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where every individual can reach their full potential. Our code of conduct outlines the standard of behaviour that all staff are expected to champion. Active Bystander and Unconscious Bias training have been introduced for all staff and students during induction.
The Department of Materials has held an Athena SWAN Silver Award since 2010 in recognition of our work to promote gender equality, and this work is now being extended to consider all aspects of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) through the Equality, Diversity and Culture (EDC) committee.
Full details of our work are available in our 2017 Athena submission can be found linked below. We welcome questions, feedback and ideas to the EDC committee via the shared email address: materialsEDC@imperial.ac.uk
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Materials EDC Committee / Athena SWAN submission
Find out more about the role and remit of the departmental Equality, Diversity and Culture (EDC) Committee
Our Department has been recognised with an Athena SWAN silver award since 2010
Bullying and Harassment
The Faculty of Engineering is taking action to eliminate discrimination, harassment and bullying.
Department of Materials harassment support:
Professor Sandrine Heutz
Dr David Payne
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Centre
Imperial College London has a dedicated Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Centre (EDIC). EDIC works to promote and embed all aspects of equality, diversity and inclusion throughout Imperial.
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Flexible Working/Family Friendly
All Imperial employees, not just parents and carers, have the legal right to request flexible working.
Mental Health Support and Information
As a Department we want to create a community that values mental wellbeing, supports those who are facing challenges, and constantly adapts to the changing pressures we all experience.
Resources for Students
The Imperial Student Space provides practical advice and support for students to be and feel at their best.