Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in SDS

At Newcastle Dental School we aspire to be an inclusive community and to treat everybody with dignity and respect.

Our diversity is our strength! Research consistently shows that diversity and inclusion within teams leads to stronger performance, increased creativity and more favourable outcomes. Our EDI strategy is shaped both by our commitment to fairness and equality and our aspiration to achieve at the highest level. 

We consistently aim to hold ourselves to our school values of inclusion and innovation, collaboration and compassion and integrity and impact. Guided by these values, we work to create a positive and supportive culture that supports everybody to make a contribution and reach their potential.

Key Tasks

• Implementing University EDI Strategy and Objectives within the school.
• Actively contributing to the Faculty of Medical Sciences EDI committee.
• Integrating EDI principles into all of our core business including teaching and research.
• Organising and supporting events that highlight and celebrate diversity and inclusion.
• Conducting targeted projects to expand our understanding and practice.
• Reporting EDI matters to the School’s Executive Committee.

Find out more about EDI at Newcastle University

EDI Leadership

Committee Membership

 

The committee includes representation from academic, professional service and technical staff and undergraduate and postgraduate students. We aim to provide a supportive forum open to the views of everybody who is a member of or interacts with our community.

 

Our areas of focus

Our focus includes, but is not limited to, areas defined by the nine protected characteristics of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We recognise that the benefits to the School, University and community of integrating and supporting the diverse talents, views and experiences of our people are significant. Our aim to enable all students and staff to reach their full potential reflects our understanding that nurturing diversity leads to benefits for all.

We recognise that there is always work to be done in understanding and responding how best to support individuals. We commit to remain open to questioning our practices and staying curious about how best to support diverse individuals for the benefit of all.