EDI Resources

Here are some useful resources and links focused on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) for students in the UK education sector:

EDI Policies for Scenario DTP and Partners 

Scenario DTP and Our host partners—the British Geological Survey, UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Institute of Zoology, University of Surrey, and University of Reading—are all committed to maintaining and upholding comprehensive policies on equality, diversity, and inclusion.

NERC Natural Environment Research Council

UKRI (UK Research and Innovation)

Scenario DTP 

University of Reading

University of Surrey 

Host Partners 

British Geological Survey

Centre for Ecology and Hydrology

Institute of Zoology

National Centre for Atmospheric Science

National Centre for Earth Observation

General EDI Resources

1. Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC)

   • Website: equalityhumanrights.com
   • The EHRC provides comprehensive resources on equality and human rights issues in the UK, including educational materials and guides relevant to the education sector.

2. Advance HE – Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

   • Website: advance-he.ac.uk
   • Offers guidance and resources for promoting EDI in higher education. Their resources include toolkits, case studies, and policy guidance.

School and College Resources

1. Anti-Bullying Alliance

   • Website: anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk
   • Provides resources for schools to address bullying and promote equality and diversity.

2. Educate & Celebrate

   • Website: educateandcelebrate.org
   • Focuses on LGBTQ+ inclusion in schools and provides resources and training for staff and students.

3. Show Racism the Red Card

   • Website: theredcard.org
   • An anti-racism educational charity that provides resources, workshops, and events aimed at tackling racism in schools.

Higher Education Resources

1. The Equality Challenge Unit (ECU)

   • Website: ecu.ac.uk
   • Now part of Advance HE, this unit offers a range of resources specifically for the higher education sector, including research, guidance documents, and reports on EDI issues.

2. Universities UK – Race Equality Charter

   • Website: universitiesuk.ac.uk
   • Provides guidance and resources for universities to promote race equality and tackle racial inequalities within higher education institutions.

3. Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Students and Staff in Higher Education

   • Website: advance-he.ac.uk
   • Focuses on reducing ethnic disparities in higher education, with resources and reports specifically addressing issues faced by BAME students and staff.

Support and Advocacy

1. Stonewall

   • Website: stonewall.org.uk
   • Offers resources and support for LGBTQ+ students, including guidance on creating inclusive educational environments.

2. NUS (National Union of Students) – Liberation Campaigns

   • Website: nus.org.uk
   • NUS runs several liberation campaigns focusing on the rights and representation of marginalized student groups, including LGBTQ+, disabled, BAME, and women students.

3. Links to major UK Funder Policy Pages

   • The UKRI’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion pages can be accessed here: https://www.ukri.org/what-we-do/supporting-healthy-research-and-innovation-culture/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/
   • The Wellcome Trust’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion policy can be accessed here: https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/guidance/equity-diversity-inclusion-policy
   • The Wellcome Trust’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion strategy can be accessed here: https://wellcome.org/what-we-do/diversity-and-inclusion/strategy
   • The Royal Society’s Diversity in Science Overview page can be accessed here: https://royalsociety.org/topics-policy/diversity-in-science/
   • The Leverhulme Trust’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement can be accessed here: https://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/Equality-diversity-inclusion
   • The British Academy’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Vision can be accessed here: https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/about/equality-diversity-inclusion-british-academy/
   • The NIHR’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy pages can be accessed here: https://www.nihr.ac.uk/about-us/our-key-priorities/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/
   • The Met Office’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Overview pages can be accessed here: https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/careers/equality-diversity-and-inclusion
   • The Royal Academy of Engineering Diversity and Inclusion pages can be accessed here: https://raeng.org.uk/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion