EDI in Recruitment
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The School of Medicine hosts a diverse, multicultural community, with our work benefiting from the array of perspectives, expertise and experiences of our staff and students. We are dedicated to continuing to expand this community by maximising EDI in our recruitment processes.
The Access and Equality Policy of the College sets out a formal commitment by the College to treat with equal respect all those who apply to join the College, whether as staff or students, and all those who are members of the College, staff and students alike, without regard to gender, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, age, disability, race and membership of the Traveller Community. To read the Policy, please click here.
Visas and Employee Permits for new staff
Trinity College Dublin provides an array of supports for straightforward recruitment of new staff who do not currently reside in Ireland.
For information on how to arrange an Employee Working Permit see here.
Resources for students
Information on obtaining visas, immigration advice and more helpful information for preparing to come to TCD, as well as for while studying at TCD, can be found here.
Additionally, the College’s Immigration Support Officer, Zhilong Wang, can be contacted at us at TCDGlobalRoom@tcd.ie.
Training for EDI in Recruitment
All staff and students, particularly those involved in leading teams or recruiting staff or postgraduate students, are encouraged to undertake EDI in Higher Education training. It includes four modules, each taking just 30-45 minutes:
- Module 1 is an introductory module which gives you a comprehensive overview of the importance and benefits of EDI and Human Rights and the legal landscape in which Higher Education Institutions operate.
- Module 2 covers Recruitment and Selection and is essential for any staff member involved in the selection process.
- Module 3 looks at meeting the needs of diverse students and best practice tips on fostering equality in teaching and learning settings.
- Module 4 looks at putting policy into practice.
This training is free and available online here.