University of Brighton’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion shortlisted for award

Winners of the awards, which are run by UHR - the professional organisation for university human resources practitioners in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland – will be announced on Monday 8 June.

The University of Brighton was selected following an entry which emphasised its dedication to one of its core values: inclusion, and nurturing a diverse community which has created an environment that has allowed the university to be the choice for many LGBT+ students and staff by honouring the LGBT+ community within the region.

Brighton UHR shortlist award

Julie Fryatt, Director of People, said: “I am delighted that the work by our Stonewall Working Group, supported by our Equality and Diversity team, has been recognised in this way. A visible commitment to inclusion of our LGBT+ community is vital to ensuring everyone can bring their whole selves to work.

“Thank you those that have put so much into this work, I am very proud to be part of what they have achieved.”

Vice-Chancellor Professor Debra Humphris said: “I am delighted that our HR team, which includes Equality and Diversity, has been shortlisted for a UHR award recognising all the work done by the Stonewall working group to achieve our Stonewall Top 100 award in 2019.

“Our commitment as a university community to our core value of inclusivity has been recognised by being shortlisted. The work continues, thank you to everyone who plays their part.”

The University of Brighton will go up against the universities of Bradford, Bristol, Glasgow, Northumbria, Solent and Teesside for the award.