Overview
The Department of Immunology and Inflammation was awarded an Athena Swan Silver Award in May 2021.
The mission statement of our new Department is to create a diverse, inclusive and supportive academic community committed to promoting scientific excellence and nurturing the next generation of researchers. The principles we adhere to are:
- Transparency and consistency
- Equality and diversity
- Professional behaviour
- Scientific integrity
The Department of Immunology and Inflammation's Equality and Diversity (EDI) committee has a wide remit and aims to support all staff by engaging across College and beyond on issues including Race Equality, Disability, LGBT matters, working culture and career development opportunities. The Athena SWAN self-assessment team is embedded in the EDI committee and we are committed to upholding the Athena SWAN Charter.
The Athena SWAN Charter was established in 2005 to encourage and recognise a commitment to advancing the careers of women in science, technology, engineering, maths and medicine (STEMM) employment in higher education and research.
In May 2015, the charter was expanded to recognise work undertaken in arts, humanities, social sciences, business and law (AHSSBL), in professional and support roles, and for trans staff and students. The Charter now recognises work undertaken to address gender equality more broadly, and not just barriers to progression that affect women.
Committee meeting minutes
- EDI Committee Minutes - June 2021 (.doc)
- EDI Committee Minutes - September 2021 (.doc)
- EDI Committee Minutes - May 2022 (.doc)
- EDI Committee Minutes - October 2022 (.doc)
- EDI Committee Minutes - February 2023 (.doc)
- EDI Committee Minutes - April 2023 (.doc)
- EDI Committee Minutes - July 2023 (.doc)
- EDI Committee Minutes - October 2023 (.doc)
- EDI Committee Minutes - November 2023 (.doc)
- EDI Committee Minutes - February 2024 (.doc)
- EDI Committee Minutes - April 2024 (.doc)
Meet our committee members
Learn more about some of the individuals who make up our Departmental EDI committee
Christina Malaktou
Christina Malaktou is a PhD student in the department.
Ed Wallace
Ed Wallace is the Departmental Operations Officer for I&I.
Cecilia George
Cecilia George is the Laboratory Manager's Assistant for I&I.
Rena John-Lewis
Rena Joh-Lewis is Divisional Manager for the Centre for Inflammatory Disease.
Useful resources
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