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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Manchester Metropolitan University is proud of its diverse community of employees, students and visitors. We are committed to creating an intentional inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equality and celebrates diversity.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Equality

Recognising that we are all different and do not start from the same place. Therefore, understanding the importance of addressing inequalities and creating opportunities for everyone to flourish across society.

Diversity

Celebrating and valuing how different we all are.

Inclusion

Actively creating an environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect so that they feel welcomed and valued.

Our Inclusive and Diverse Culture Strategy

Our Inclusive and Diverse Culture Strategy

Our Strategy takes an intersectional approach by embedding a robust culture of belonging centred on promoting equity and celebrating diversity in everything that we do.  

Our Strategy identifies four key strategic areas of focus:

  • Leadership, Culture and Governance

  • Inclusive employee lifecycle

  • Inclusive student experience

  • Celebrating diversity

In this video you will hear more about these areas of focus from members of our diverse community.

Read the strategy in more detail

Spotlights

  • A group of 8 people sat with their back to the camera and linking facing a sunset view of cable carts

    An Inclusive Student Lifecycle

    Equipping our students to reach their full potential.

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    An Inclusive Employee Lifecycle

    Equipping our workforce with progressive training and development and creating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

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    Celebrating Diversity

    Our EDI celebratory events and activities.

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Other areas of work

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    An Accessible and Inclusive Campus

    Making sure our University is an inviting, secure and comfortable environment for all.

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    Staff Equality Networks

    Join a network of staff helping to build an inclusive workplace.

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    Continuous Improvement Awards

    We are an award-winning organisation and lead on a number of prestigious equality charter marks, which demonstrate our commitment and progress in ensuring an inclusive working environment.

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    Becoming Culturally Competent

    How we support students and staff with the tools to develop their cultural competency and contribute to Manchester Met becoming an intentionally inclusive institution.

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Find out about our position and the support available to you.

Read the joint statement

Policies and Reports

Annual EDI Reports

The information contained in our annual Equality, Diversity and Inclusion report informs our priorities, objectives and future strategy, and the assoc

Pay Gap Report

This annual report provides an overview of the University’s gender, ethnicity, disability and sexual orientation pay gap. Please contact the EDI team

EDI Team

Our work helps to create an inclusive environment and promote diversity within Manchester Metropolitan University. We are responsible for delivering objectives outlined within the University’s Inclusive and Diverse Culture Strategy and involved with a range of initiatives to help enhance the experience and performance of employees and students at an operational and strategic level.

Get in touch at [email protected]. Alternatively, employees can reach us via MS Teams.