Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to increasing the diversity of the people, scholarship and teaching across the Division, and ensuring that each member is, and feels, valued, listened to and respected, able to be themselves, and to participate fully in the life of the Division.
EDI Action Plan
Our divisional EDI Panel develops our EDI strategy and action plan, and oversees and supports work towards greater equality, diversity and inclusion across the Division. In 2023 we published an EDI Action Plan, outlining steps being taken by the Division to advance change. A longer-term EDI Strategy and Action Plan will be devised during 2023/24.
Connect with us
Please contact us if you have any queries about equality, diversity and inclusion in the Division.
Staff across the Division with an interest in EDI issues are also encouraged to join the Division's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Teams group - please email us to join.
Find out more
Explore more about EDI across the Social Sciences Division using the links below:
Our leadership
EDI within the Division is headed by Professor Nandini Gooptu, Associate Head of Division (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion). She provides strategic leadership and academic oversight of equality and diversity policy, promoting an inclusive organisational culture across the Division.
"My goal is to bring about institutional and systemic change that will promote an inclusive and hospitable environment in which all staff and students feel able to achieve their full potential and enjoy a sense of belonging and ownership within the Collegiate University.
I hope to build on current EDI initiatives in the University, work closely with colleagues in the Division and in all our departments,
and draw on the inspiring work of many staff and students who have been striving to achieve equality and diversity in a variety of ways."
Nandini is Associate Professor of South Asian Studies at ODID and a fellow of St Antony's College. Trained as a social historian, Nandini's current research is concerned with social and political transformation and cultural change in contemporary India in the wake of economic liberalisation and globalisation.
Nandini is supported by Catherine Goodwin, Planning and Equality Manager, and Elisha Ward, EDI Officer and Project Manager.
