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Equality, diversity and inclusion

We can’t make student life better without putting equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) at the heart of everything we do.

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Our framework

Our EDI framework sets out our commitment, our priorities and the actions we’re taking, and how we’ll hold ourselves to account. When we built it, we looked honestly at where we’re doing well and where we need to improve.

01

Educate

Making sure our staff understand EDI and that our policies, training, recruitment and spaces are inclusive.

02

Empower

Giving our student leaders the training, resources and funding to build inclusive communities.

03

Influence

Working with the University to drive positive change on liberation and equity issues.

Our action plan

Where we are with each action. Last updated: May 2026.

Educate

  • Establish an EDI Task and Finish Group to make sure we’re proactive in our approach to EDI.Complete
  • Complete an impact assessment for all training in relation to EDI.Not started
  • Review our policies to make sure they’re accessible and gender inclusive.In progress
  • Review our recruitment process to make sure it’s inclusive and equitable.Not started
  • Make sure RHSU employees know how to report EDI concerns.In progress
  • Complete a building audit to make sure our outlets are accessible.Not started

Empower

  • Deliver EDI training to student leaders every year.In progress
  • Introduce an EDI hub of resources showing how students can report EDI concerns.Not started
  • Introduce an Inclusivity Fund for student communities.In progress
  • Create an accessible marketing guide.Not started
  • Make sure the Advice Centre resources student leaders signpost to are diverse and accessible.Not started

Influence

  • Develop a lobbying plan on liberation issues with the Inclusion Community Officers every year.In progress
  • Make sure Inclusion Community Officers are invited to the relevant University Equity Groups.Complete
  • Identify the University’s EDI action plans and make sure their KPIs are being met.In progress
  • Maintain a positive working relationship with stakeholders across the University.In progress