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The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group, chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, provides oversight and direction for our EDI initiatives. Formal governance and accountability for our legal obligations lies with our Board of Governors. 

A range of dedicated roles and groups are established to drive forward our EDI Strategy and lead on our priorities and objectives.

EDI Team with University-wide responsibilities, based in the People Directorate

• Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Adrienne Hopkins
• Deputy Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Yasmin Ahmed
• EDI Adviser: Jane Butcher
• Race Equity and Equality Charter Consultant: Emrys Hughes
• EDI Data Analyst: Heather Griffiths and Jasmin Khokhra (Maternity cover)

EDI Committees and leadership roles in faculties:

• Technology Design and Environment - Gary Mattingley and Lucy Turner
• Humanities and Social Sciences - Dr Jane Stevens Crawshaw and Dr Emily Brown
• Health and Life Sciences - Professor Astrid Schloerscheidt and Jill Childs
• Oxford Brookes Business School - Dr Nick Wilton

University level groups:

• Equality Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Group: Secretary Jane Butcher
• Athena Swan Steering Group - Professor Linda King
• Disability Equality Steering Group - Adrienne Hopkins
• LGBTQ+ Equality Steering Group - Dr Lindsay Williams
• Race Equality Steering Group -  Sarah Thonemann
• Access and Participation Group - Professor Astrid Schloerscheidt
• Multifaith Advisory Board - Tamsin Kershaw-Murphy
• University Mental Health Charter - Professor Astrid Scheloerscheidt

Staff Diversity Networks

• BAME Staff Network - contact: info-bamestaff@brookes.ac.uk
• LGBTQ+ Staff Forum - contact: lgbtqplus@brookes.ac.uk
• Staff Disability Network - contact: info-staffdisabilitynetwork@brookes.ac.uk

EDI queries relating to staff experience: 

• EDIstaff@brookes.ac.uk
• EDI queries relating to student services and experience: EDIstudents@brookes.ac.uk