Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
Welcome to a University where everyone is equal, but never the same.
About EDI at LJMU
About EDI at LJMU
LJMU's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team work proactively within the University community to embed equality and diversity practices.
EDIpedia aims to address the longstanding preoccupation of STEM curricula with contributions from individuals who do not reflect the full diversity of the historic and contemporary global research community.
The Equality Act brings together nine separate pieces of legislation into one single Act, simplifying and strengthening the law to help tackle discrimination and inequality.
Access information for the LJMU campus and our buildings and libraries around the Liverpool city centre.
Our Diversity Calendar has been developed as a resource for LJMU Staff and Students. It underscores our commitment to celebrating and respecting the diverse cultures, faith and communities within our University.
Positive Action are programmes and initiatives which LJMU and other organisations can take to address the under representation of communities in the workplace.
EDI Governance
EDI Governance
Policies, reports and guidance documents covering topics from Adoption Leave through to Work Life Balance.
Our EDI Related Projects at LJMU include how we are decolonising the curriculum and our work around bridging the degree awarding or attainment gap.
Liverpool John Moores University joined the Athena SWAN charter in 2014 and was first presented with an Institutional Bronze award in 2014, in recognition of ongoing work relating to gender equality. Since then, LJMU had a second successful submission of their Institutional Bronze award in 2017.
LJMU was awarded the Liverpool Bambis Breastfeeding Friendly Mayoral Award in June 2022. The award recognises commitment to supporting staff, students and visitors who are breastfeeding their children to feel welcome to do so across campus buildings.
LJMU joined the Race Equality charter in 2022 and was first presented with an Institutional Bronze Award in 2022, in recognition of ongoing work relating to race equality.
LJMU joined the Race Equality charter in 2022 and was first presented with an Institutional Bronze Award in 2022, in recognition of ongoing work relating to race equality.
In 2022, LJMU renewed their Diversity Champions membership, to ensure the continuation of our LGBTQI+ staff feeling free to be themselves and to continue the work to increase the feeling of belongingness.
The Navajo Merseyside and Cheshire LGBTIQA+ Charter Mark is an equality mark sponsored by In-Trust Merseyside and supported by the LGBTIQA+ Community networks across Merseyside - a signifier of good practice, commitment and knowledge of the specific needs, issues and barriers facing LGBTIQA+ people in Merseyside.
By being a Disability Confident employer, LJMU is being recognised by going the extra mile in ensuring disabled people get a fair change in recruitment, promotions and any other opportunities.
Activities and Campaigns
Activities and Campaigns
Find out the latest news, connect with the EDI team and sign up to the LJMU EDI mailing list.
Explore a wide range of materials on Black Lives Matter from inside and outside LJMU.
Following a university wide survey and subsequent focus groups, ‘ethnically diverse’ or ‘ethnic minority’ are to replace the use of BAME across the university.
Making sure you refer to someone by the correct name can make a world of difference and demonstrates your dedication to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Making sure you refer to someone by the correct pronouns can make a world of difference and demonstrates your dedication to equality, diversity and inclusion.
In 1978 gay rights activist Gilbert Baker created the first Pride flag with the goal of it being a sumbol for everyone. Since then many new flags were created to represent all communities within the LGBTQI+ community.
EDI Networks, Committees and Champions
EDI Networks, Committees and Champions
The purpose of the EDI Champions is to support the University in driving forward the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda at Faculty and Professional Services level and ensure local issues inform the EDI overall approach.
The purpose of the EDI Associate Deans is to support the University in driving forward the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda at Faculty and Professional Services level and ensure local issues inform the EDI overall approach.
The LJMU Black, Asian and Minority Ethnicity Staff Network is open to staff whom identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, in the first instance.
The LJMU Staff Disability Network is open to staff whom identify as having a disability (physical, hidden, mental and long-term health conditions), in the first instance.
LJMU Together (LGBTIQ+) Staff Network supports the strategic aim of being a University where each person is respected equally and where diversity is embraced.
The University Women Academics Network (WAN) is for all female academics at Professorial, Reader and Pre-Reader (AKA: Early Career Researcher) level.
The University Women in the Professional services (WPS) is for all female staff in professional services at all levels.
The LJMU Women Professors Network is for all female academics at Professorial level.
Training, workshops and events
Training, workshops and events
LJMU’s EDI Team are proud to be working in partnership with an array of equality and diversity training specialists and subject matter experts, in order to offer the opportunity to participate in workshops and training.
Adopting the Swahili name ‘Nia,’ meaning ‘purpose’, the programme was delivered by The King’s Fund to help create an inspiring and motivating career vision for colleagues. Staff registered on the virtual three-day programme received individual 1:1 personal coaching sessions.
In September 2021, a new scheme, Positive Action Training (PAT) was launched by the Vice-Chancellor Mark Power which focused in helping local people of colour to enter employment at LJMU.
Developed in partnership with JMSU, our reciprocal mentoring programme matched current students with the university management team with lifechanging results.
Resources
Resources
By the end of this Canvas course you will know what equality, diversity and inclusion are – as well as why you need to know (Opens in a new tab).
Explore a wide range of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion materials on from inside and outside LJMU, including video resources and recommended reading.