Our approach to equality and diversity
The University has a Strategic Framework for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Its aims and objectives are:
- We will use social models of inclusion to ensure EDI by design so that EDI is demonstrated and embedded in all that we do.
- We will prioritise activity that cultivates a sense of belonging and collective commitment across all members of the University community.
- We will create a diverse and inclusive workplace that values, sustains and leverages the perspectives and experiences of all our employees.
- We will take a coordinated, prioritised and intersectional approach to our EDI work to maximise the impact of the outcomes we deliver.
- We will promote and cultivate a culture of compassion across our communications, policies and processes
- We will promote the impact of our EDI-focussed research and will grow that research to deliver enhanced social value.
- We will demonstrate leadership with learning, teaching and assessment activity that delivers inclusive education for all.
The EDI Framework is aligned with the strategic aims set out in the University for Social Impact Strategy.
Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Policy Statement
Our Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Policy Statement sets out our commitment to producing, implementing, reviewing and monitoring policies which promote equality, diversity and human rights and to sustaining an environment which is free from all forms of unfair treatment, discrimination and harassment for all those who study, work and engage with the institution.
Our University committees are requested to ensure that, in undertaking the business of the meeting, decisions taken are consistent with and reflect and promote the University’s Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Policy.
Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Policy (PDF, 0.2 MB)
Equality, Diversity and Human Rights Policy Glossary (PDF, 128.8 kB)
At York St John we are committed to speaker diversity in the events we organise. The Guide to Organising Diverse Events sets out our position and provides practical tips.
Find our Guide to Organising Diverse Events on the staff intranet.
Equality impact assessment
The University aims to ensure that we promote equality, diversity and inclusion throughout our work, and comply with equality duties. An equality impact assessment (EIA) is a structured approach to address inequalities and build an inclusive environment, helping to close gaps between groups. Staff should conduct an EIA as soon as a policy, procedure or practice is under consideration, or early enough during a project to influence decisions.
View the Equality impact assessment page on the intranet.
Annual reporting
We have a duty to publish information about the diversity of our university community and report on our progress in relation to meeting the public sector Equality Duty.
We do this through an annual equality and diversity report to Governing Body and publishing diversity monitoring data on this website.
- Annual Equality, Diversity and Inclusion report 2024 (PDF, 0.2 MB)
- Annual Equality, Diversity and Inclusion report 2023 (PDF, 0.1 MB)
- Annual Equality, Diversity and Inclusion report 2022 (PDF, 0.2MB)
- Annual Equality and Diversity Report 2021 (PDF, 0.5MB)
- Annual Equality and Diversity Report 2020 (PDF, 0.2MB)
- Annual Equality and Diversity Report 2019 (PDF 0.4 MB)
- Annual Equality and Diversity Report 2018 (PDF 0.1 MB)
- Annual Equality and Diversity Report 2017 (PDF, 0.1MB)
- Annual Equality and Diversity Report 2016 (PDF 169.1 kB)
- Annual Equality and Diversity Report 2015 (PDF, 754kB)
Gender pay gap report
Regulations introduced as part of the Equality Act 2010 (section 147) require that UK organisations with more than 250 staff report and publish specific information on an annual basis relating to:
- Median gender pay gap
- Mean gender pay gap
- Quartile pay bands
- Gender pay gaps in bonus pay
We publish this information in annual reports which provide the detail behind our figures and the actions we are taking in relation to these issues.
View our most recent reports on our dedicated Gender pay gap page.
Gender Pay Gap Reports from 2017 until present can be viewed on the government's gender pay gap service.
Diversity monitoring
We have a duty to publish information about the diversity of our university community and report on our progress in relation to meeting the public sector Equality Duty.
We do this through an annual equality and diversity report to the Board of Governors and publishing diversity monitoring data on this website.
Diversity monitoring data How we monitor equality data
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