News and events

Sign up for anti-racism training for academics

• 24 May 2022: Academic colleagues can sign up for this training on 25 May

Read the latest Equality, Diversity & Inclusion report

• 20 May 2022: Find out about progress towards our new three-year rolling Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, ‘Social Justice for All’.

19 October 2021: Congratulations to our new Dean of Culture and Inclusion

October 2021: Black History Month at Brunel

July 2021: Help improve experiences of Black students living in halls

Introducing Ashling Akosa

• 14 June 2021: Ashling Akosa joined Brunel in February as our Anti-Racism Officer, a new role which has come out of the work our new Anti-Racism Working Group is leading.

Addressing our pay gaps

• 7 June 21: Message from Gemma Bailey on this year’s report which covers gender, ethnicity and disability gaps

Take a moment to reflect on the Black Lives Matter movement

• 25 May 21: We have created a space here on padlet where you can share your views and comments on the lasting impact of this and what the last 12 months has meant to you

Respecting our Brunel community

• 21 May 21: Support for those who are concerned about or directly affected by the current conflict in the Middle East.

ED&I action: Enabling

• 10 May 21: Here's a look at the enabling theme of our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy and our aspiration is that everyone in the community has full access to the university’s opportunities irrespective of their social or cultural background or identity.

Supporting colleagues and students affected by the Covid crisis in India

• 6 May 21: Our thoughts are with our Indian staff and student community as cases of Covid-19 surpass 20 million in India.

Statement on Atlanta killings

• 22 March 21: The Brunel community condemns the mass shootings that took place last week in Atlanta, US, which targeted Asian Americans.

ED&I action: Be Respectful

• 8 March 21: Here's a look at the respectful theme of our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Strategy and our vision that every member of the community should feel welcomed, safe, included and respected at Brunel so that we are able to study, work and conduct research free from bullying and harassment.

Improve the experience of Black, Asian and Ethnically-Minoritised researchers

• 22 February 21: Help win funding from the Office for Students and Research England, to better understand and support the experiences of BAME doctoral researchers

ED&I action: Be well-informed

• 22 February 21: Play your part in creating an inclusive culture at Brunel

Next steps in tackling racial harassment

• 8 February 21: Message from Professor Bill Leahy, VIce-Provost - Students, Staff & Civic Engagement​

Launch of our new Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

• 4 February 21: From our teaching and lectures, to our research and management teams, to our student attainment, experience, services and accommodation, we need to be bold, innovative and agile to ensure that colleagues and students feel supported and included in all that we do.