Diversity at UCD
UCD welcomes applications from everyone. We are committed to creating an environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity. Learn more about Diversity at UCD.
UCD is committed to creating an environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity. Diversity is highlighted in the University’s strategic plan as one of the core values of UCD, and its EDI commitment is further demonstrated through the strategic objective relating to the attraction, retention, and development of an excellent and diverse cohort of students, faculty and staff. We welcome applications from everyone, including those who identify with any of the protected characteristics that are set out in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy. The University adheres to a range of equality, diversity and inclusion policies.
Applicants are encouraged to consult UCD’s policies and explore UCD’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2018-2020-2025 which sets out the University’s objectives aligned to UCD’s ten equality grounds.
EDI structures at UCD
UCD’s Vice President for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion chairs the University EDI Group which works across UCD’s ten equality grounds in collaboration with College Vice Principals for EDI and EDI School Representatives. UCD’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Unit supports the mainstreaming of EDI through the EDI Group and these roles and leads on the delivery of the EDI Strategy through a range of initiatives including policy development, awareness raising and training, internal and external relationship building, collation and analysing of data, establishing peer support groups and networks, attainment of accreditations such as Athena SWAN and supporting and promoting an environment of mental health and wellbeing and dignity and respect.
Employee networks in UCD
UCD has EDI employee networks which are a great opportunity to meet colleagues, network and engage with equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives in UCD.
Employee networks include:
- UCD staff disability network
- UCD LGBTI staff network
- UCD Women@STEM
- Multicultural Employee Network UCD (MENU)
You can learn more about these networks on the Equality website.
Dignity & Respect Support Service
The UCD Dignity and Respect Support Service was launched in November 2021.
The UCD Dignity & Respect Support Advisers work proactively with employees and students who disclose issues of bullying and harassment and those who are reported for such issues. The Advisers, who are experienced and trained to support, respond and advise on all reports of a dignity and respect nature, will provide you with a supportive, confidential environment in which to discuss the issues and will support you to make a decision that is right for you and your situation.
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