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Page updated: 20 September 2024

UCD is committed to supporting diversity, equality and inclusion (EDI) in the University. If you would like to become involved in EDI initiatives and become a member of UCD’s EDI Subgroups please complete an expression of interest form for any of sub-groups.  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 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.

Scroll down to the bottom of the page to read more about the UCD EDI Employee Networks 

Open Call for new members 2024

Completed expression of interest forms and any queries should be sent to: edi@ucd.ie by 11 October, 5pm with [name of the sub-group] as the subject text.

A new UCD EDI Neurodiversity Subgroup is being established to oversee the development and implementation of an action plan based on recommendations from the recently published research report, Making UCD a Neurodiversity Friendly Campus Research Report. The action plan will be prepared for submission to UMT for approval. This group will be responsible for the following:

  • Translate report recommendations into a three-year action plan
  • Engagement with key stakeholders and action owners
  • Research best practice nationally and internationally to inform actions relating to neurodiversity in the university sector
  • Prioritisation of actions to be delivered
  • Oversee the implementation of the action plan.

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 set out.

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

Completed expression of interest forms and any queries should be sent to: edi@ucd.ie by 11 October, 5pm with Neurodiversity Sub-Group as the subject text.

You are advised to read the following documents:

UCD is seeking members to continue the progressive work of the UCD Disability Subgroup to date and join the group. Members of this group will play a vital role in strategically supporting Disability inclusion in UCD and to make recommendations and progress actions that aim to make UCD an equitable, supportive and inclusive environment to work and study for people with a disability

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

Completed expression of interest forms and any queries should be sent to: edi@ucd.ie by 11 October, 5pm with Disability Sub-group as the subject text.

You are advised to read the following documents:

Anti-Racism and Cultural Awareness sub-group

The EDI Anti-Racism and Cultural Awareness sub-group has been 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 is 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 EDI Anti-Racism and Cultural Awareness, 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. The group includes student and employee representatives as well as representatives from across the University and other equality grounds. 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 Friday, 11 October 2024, 5pm with EDI Anti-Racism and Cultural Awareness sub-group as the subject text.

You are advised to read the following documents:

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 is seeking members to continue the progressive work of the UCD LGBTI+ Subgroup to date an  join the group. Members of this group will play a vital role in strategically supporting LGBTI inclusion in UCD and to make recommendations and progress actions that aim to make UCD an equitable, supportive and LGBTI friendly environment to work and study.

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

Completed expression of interest forms and any queries should be sent to: edi@ucd.ie by 11 October, 5pm with LGBTI+ sub-group as the subject text.

You are advised to read the following documents:

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 EDI Networks   Chairs Contact
Disability Staff Network  

Tina Lowe

Riki Schoen

(opens in a new window)tina.lowe@ucd.ie

(opens in a new window)ricki.schoen@ucd.ie

MENU (Multicultural Employee Network of UCD)

  

Joanna Kozielec

Julia Janiszewska

 (opens in a new window)menu@ucd.ie
LGBTI Staff Network   Dr John Gilmore & Dr Niamh Nestor (opens in a new window)john.gilmore@ucd.ie 

(opens in a new window)niamh.nestor@ucd.ie
Women@STEM   Alessia Paccagnini

(opens in a new window)alessia.paccagnini@ucd.ie

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.

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