Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Politics is at the heart of human life. From an international, to an interpersonal scale, political structures and processes profoundly affect the distribution of resources and human rights. Our vision is a world with a wider understanding of political power, process, and its impact. This is what we study and this is what we teach.
DPIR vision
Ideas that shape the world
Ideas that shape the world
Innovation and impact
DPIR is a nexus for big questions and big ideas. We develop innovative new ways for gathering, processing and analysing data; we create new theoretical frameworks; and our research projects tackle some of the most-pressing challenges around the globe.
Pluralism & partnerships
Our diverse research community bridges International Relations, Comparative Politics, and Political Theory. This creates a rich intellectual environment for interdisciplinary engagement.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Equality, diversity and inclusion
DPIR is committed to:
- establishing an Equality and Diversity Working Group within the Department, which reports to the General Purposes Committee and the Sub-Faculty
- mandatory Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) training for DPIR staff
- incorporating EDI more explicitly into our recruitment processes
- supporting the University's Race Equality Action Plan
- an initiative to diversify and 'decolonise' our curricula in time for the coming academic year
- recruiting graduate students to help us with curriculum work
- establishing a safe space for discussion of EDI concerns beginning with a town meeting/focus group facilitated by Planning and Equality Manager, Social Sciences Division
We have much work to do in creating a truly diverse and inclusive community where everyone feels respected and secure, but we are determined in our efforts to achieve this. We welcome your support, your comments, your questions and your participation.
