Race equality

Race equality is a strategic priority for the University of Liverpool. We are undertaking a wide range of activities to tackle racial harassment and build a more inclusive campus for all students and staff.

Professor Fiona Beveridge talks about how we are working towards making our University community more equal, diverse and inclusive.

Race Equality Charter

The University signed up to Advance HE’s Race Equality Charter (REC) in February 2021, with the explicit goal of eliminating any racial disparities for staff and students and achieving race equity on campus.

The REC helps universities to improve the representation, progression and success of minority ethnic staff and students within higher education, providing a framework through which institutions work to self-reflect on institutional and cultural barriers standing in the way of minority ethnic staff and students.

Chaired by Professor Fiona Beveridge, the REC Self-Assessment Team (SAT) is working towards applying for its first Bronze Award in Summer 2023. 

• Learn more about the Race Equality Charter.
• Read more about the Equality and Human Rights Commission Working Group.

Improving ethnic diversity and accessibility to leadership roles

We are committed to removing racialised barriers to career progression and provide multiple internal professional development opportunities and resources. We offer sponsored places on external development opportunities such as Advance HE’s Diversifying Leadership programme for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic academic and Professional Services staff.  

Report and Support

Racism and discrimination have no place in society and certainly no place on our campus. All our staff and students have the right to work and study in a positive, professional and safe environment. We want to encourage our staff and students to report bullying, harassment, sexual misconduct, hate crime, assault or discrimination by using this quick and simple reporting tool.