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Page updated: 12 April 2023

UCD is committed to supporting diversity, equality and inclusion (EDI) in the University. If you would like to become involved in EDI initiatives and contributing to positive change for everyone, consider becoming a member of UCD’s EDI Subgroups and engaging with our UCD EDI Employee Networks by completing an expression of interest form for any of sub-groups or networks that you are in joining below. Further information on EDI initiatives can be found on the EDI website and in our EDI Annual Reports. Read more about the EDI sub - groups and Networks here.

Please ensure that you discuss participation on the group with your line manager in advance of submitting an expression of interest due to the time commitment involved in being on a sub-group including attending meetings and supporting the implementation of initiatives. Sub-groups will normally meet on a quarterly basis.

Expression of Interest Form UCD EDI sub groups

EDI Race and Ethnicity sub-group

The EDI Race and Ethnicity sub-group is being established to prepare a data and research informed action plan to support the achievement of race and ethnicity equality in the University based on the recommendations in the UCD Race and Ethnicity Equality report. The group will be responsible for identifying and implementing strategies and best practice with regards to race and ethnicity and keeping abreast of national and international developments. Through the Race and Ethnicity Equality sub-group, the University commits to working collaboratively with students, employees and the wider community to create an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can reach their full potential.

Expressions of interest from colleagues to become members of the group are currently being sought. It is essential that this group consists of individuals who will bring different perspectives as well as lived experiences, skills and expertise to guarantee that the work of the group aligns with the objectives as set out. It will include student and employee representatives as well as representatives from across the University and other equality grounds. Training will be provided to the members to ensure all are equipped to deliver on the work of the group. Members will be appointed through both expressions of interest and nominations.

Completed expression of interest forms and any queries should be sent to: (opens in a new window)edi@ucd.ie by 15 February 2023, 5pm with Race and Ethnicity Sub-Group as the subject text.

You are advised to read the following documents:

Download the UCD_Race_Ethnicity_form (UCD_Race & Ethnicity Subgroup Expression of Interest form)

Please ensure that you discuss participation on this group with your line manager in advance of submitting an expression of interest due to the time commitment involved in being on a sub-group including attending meetings and supporting the implementation of initiatives

EDI Public Sector Duty Implementation sub-group

Since 2014 there has been a positive duty on public sector bodies, including third level institutions to have regard for the need to eliminate discrimination, promote equality, and protect human rights, in their daily work (S.42, Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014). UCD, on behalf of the University sector, commissioned a consultant to carry out a project to support the implementation of the Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty in the Irish University Sector. The purpose of this initiative was to commence the initial phase of the Duty which is to undertake an equality and human rights assessment collaboratively across the seven institutions, recognizing there is likely to be significant commonality of experience.

The completed assessment template identifies the key areas that might be addressed in an implementation plan and provides some indication of how these might be addressed under the headings of: enabling implementation; address; key moments for implementation; and the Report step.

Expressions of interest from colleagues to become members of an EDI Public Sector Duty Implementation group are currently being sought. The group will prepare an implementation plan on the actions the University will take to implement the Duty based on the assessment outcomes, including the development of a user-friendly toolkit.

It is essential that this group consists of individuals who will bring different perspectives as well as lived experiences, skills and expertise to guarantee that the work of the group aligns with the objectives as set out. It will include student and employee representatives as well as representatives from across the University and other equality grounds. Training will be provided to the members to ensure all are equipped to deliver on the work of the group. Members will be appointed through both expressions of interest and nominations.

Completed expression of interest forms and any queries should be sent to: (opens in a new window)edi@ucd.ie 15 February 2023, 5pm with Public Sector Duty Sub-Group as the subject text.

You are advised to read the following documents/website:

Download the Public_Sector_Duty_form (EDI Public Sector Duty sub-group Expression of Interest form)

Please ensure that you discuss participation on this group with your line manager in advance of submitting an expression of interest due to the time commitment involved in being on a sub-group including attending meetings and supporting the implementation of initiatives.

UCD EDI Employee Networks 

Be part of UCD’s vibrant and diverse EDI Community. UCD EDI Employee Networks provide opportunities for you to expand your network across UCD, connect through social and thought leadership events and webinars; seek peer support and contribute to making our university more inclusive. UCD’s EDI Employee Networks are also an important part of the EDI eco-system providing visibility and feedback to UCD EDI Unit on the experiences of diverse communities within UCD.

Whether you are interested in an active role in one of the EDI Staff Networks steering groups or you would like to become a member and avail of what our staff networks have to offer their members, we encourage you to sign-up by contacting UCD’s EDI employee networks below:

UCD Women at STEM is a network supporting UCD women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics to reach their full potential at any stage of their career.

Expression of Interest (co-chair)

Women@STEM in UCD is seeking a new co-chair. Chaired by Dr Alessia Paccagnini and Dr Catherine Mooney, who has stepped down from her role as co-chair to take up the appointment of Vice Principal for EDI for the College of Science. This group is seeking expressions of interest from colleagues to become co-chair of the group with Assistant Professor, Alessia Paccagnini. Completed forms and any queries should be sent to by Wednesday, 28th September 2022.

Expression of interest form is available here: Expression of Interest_Co-Chair of UCD Women@STEM

Contact UCD Equality Diversity and Inclusion

University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland.
E: edi@ucd.ie