Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Professor Tim Soutphommasane is Chief Diversity Officer at the University of Oxford and Professor of Practice in Human Rights and Political Theory in the Department of Politics and International Relations. In addition to his fellowship at Balliol College he holds a professorial appointment at the University of Sydney. He was previously Director of Culture Strategy at the University of Sydney (2019−2022) and Australia’s Race Discrimination Commissioner (2013−2018). As Commissioner, he led Australia’s national efforts in combatting racial discrimination during a period of extensive debate about race, human rights and freedom of speech. His work and commentary have featured in outlets including the New York Times, CNN, BBC, Financial Times, The Guardian, New Statesman, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Australian. He has supported numerous international organisations with culture change relating to diversity, equity and inclusion.

The Equality and Diversity Unit (EDU) is the central University team that supports the delivery of the EDI Strategic Plan and its commitment to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes equality, values diversity, and respects the rights and dignity of all staff and students. 
 

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Equality Policy 

Harassment Policy

Research Funder Policies and Requirements on Bullying and Harassment 

Sexual Harassment by Third Parties 

Transgender Policy

The University of Oxford publishes an annual status report on progress towards its institutional equality objectives. This report has been prepared by the Equality and Diversity Unit in partial fulfilment of the University’s publication requirements under the Equality Act 2010.

•    Read the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Report 2024-2025 
 

From 2017, organisation with more than 250 employees have been legally obligated to report on their gender pay gap. The gender pay gap is a measure of the difference between men’s and women’s average earnings across the University. As an employer with more than 250 employees the University of Oxford publishes statutory calculations on its pay gap each year.

•    Read the Gender Pay Gap report 
 

A national charter that recognises good practice in promoting gender equality in higher education. Athena SWAN has been represented throughout the University in all the Divisions. The University of Oxford was a founder member of the Athena Charter and has held an institutional award since 2006.

A national charter mark aimed at improving the representation, progression and success of minority ethnic staff and students in higher education.