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Staff Networks
The EDI Team supports a number of staff networks which aim to promote a more inclusive culture at ATU, and these are listed below. If you are interested in establishing an equality related network, please contact the EDI Team
LGBTQIA+ Staff & Allies Network
AURA is ATU’s LGBTQIA+ staff and allies’ network. Its mission is to champion equality for all LGBTQIA+ people in the university. Working with colleagues and departments throughout the university AURA members are committed to ensuring ATU continues to be a welcoming and inclusive community through regular initiatives, events and by contributing to governance structures and policy development.
Race Equality Network
ATU has signed up to the Higher Education Authority’s Anti-Racism Principles for Higher Education Institutions embedding anti-racism into our institutional culture and strategic priorities. As part of this work a Race Equality Network has been established providing an inclusive and open space where the diversity of insight and experience of the membership informs and shapes the university’s commitment to race equality.
Equality Champions Network
As committed to in the university’s Gender Action Plan, an Equality Champions Network has been established with representation from across ATU providing on-the-ground support and advocacy for EDI initiatives including Athena Swan and the work of its Self-Assessment Team. The Gender Action Plan covers a three-year period with actions to promote equality, remove barriers to equality, and further develop a more inclusive workplace.
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