Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in our School

Welcome

As Head of School, I am delighted to welcome you to this important part of our School website.

Our School received its first Athena Swan Bronze award in 2021. It was awarded Bronze renewal in 2026 in recognition of its continued commitment to advancing gender equality among staff and students, to promoting a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion across all aspects of our work and to fostering a family-friendly working environment.

Our School mission is to promote scientific understanding of language, communication, speech and swallowing. By the nature of our teaching, research and outreach, our School’s work is academically and pedagogically oriented towards the inclusion of minority and often under-represented communities. However, we are aware that these activities do not necessarily translate into systematic equality in our policies, procedures and practices, nor do they automatically create an environment where every member of our student and staff community can thrive.

Our School appoints Director of Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion who works with the School Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee to lead our efforts in promoting equality of opportunity and supporting success of all members of our community. The details of our Athena Swan Bronze Renewal 2026 Action Plan are available on the School’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) webpage. We welcome your feedback and encourage your engagement as we continue to strengthen our inclusive culture.

Prof. Nathan Hill, Head of School