Valuing and Respecting Everyone:

Equality & Diversity at Heriot-Watt University

At Heriot-Watt University, we embrace a positive attitude towards the promotion of equality and diversity and take pride in our efforts to create a working, educational and social atmosphere which is inclusive of everyone.

Tackling inequalities is a major challenge. Our Equality and Diversity Advisor, Sharan Virdee takes a lead role in making sure that equality and diversity is a primary consideration throughout the University.

Heriot-Watt University takes a holistic approach to equalities, looking to establish and maintain an open and accessible working and learning environment where students and staff are able to reach their full potential.

*** EQUALITY OUTCOMES***

You can find our Equality Outcomes here

*** RESEARCH EXCELLENCE FRAMEWORK 2014***

The University is currently taking forward work on the Research Excellence Framework 2014 submission. The 'REF' is the system for assessing the quality of research in UK Higher Education Institutions. Equality and Diversity is built into the REF process via the University's Code of Practice of the Selection of Staff. The Code of Practice can be found here

A copy of the REF Disclosure Form for special circumstances can be found here

If you have any questions relating to equality and diversity and the REF please contact Sharan Virdee, Equality and Diversity Advisor.

Athena SWAN

We submitted our Athena SWAN Bronze Award application in April 2013. For more information click here

Contacts

Equality and Diversity Advisor: Sharan Virdee Tel: 0131 451 3980 Disability Adviser: Lorraine Vallance Tel: 0131-451-3509 Human Resources Adviser: Suzanne Mackenzie Tel: 0131-451-3552