Equality and Diversity Committee

The School of Engineering Equality and Diversity Committee

The School of Engineering Equality and Diversity Committee is chaired by David Ingram. The remit of the committee is to support the Head of School, the Management Team and the Management Committee by proposing, planning, implementing and monitoring good practice on Equality and Diversity in the School.

Committee Membership

  • Chair Director Diversity and Inclusion: David Ingram
  • Co-Chair Diversity and Inclusion: Srinjoy Mitra 
  • Athena Swan Champion: Dave Rush 
  • Staff Development Organisational Officer and Professional Services Athena Swan Champion: Chris Wells-Holland

Committee Remit, Aims and Objectives

Overall aim: Support the Head of School and Management Committee with monitoring, planning and implementing good practice on equality and diversity in the School of Engineering. This aim is met by:

  • Proposing and reviewing progress on School E&D objectives
  • Proposing and reviewing School training needs relevant to E&D
  • Monitoring delivery of the current Athena SWAN action plan and preparing for future Athena SWAN applications
  • Reporting to/from relevant College and University committees and activities
  • Reporting to/from other relevant School committees and activities
Female researchers in discussion within the EngInn cafe
Female researchers in discussion within the EngInn cafe