Equality, diversity and inclusion

The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I). Our aim is to build an inclusive community that actively attracts a diverse range of people and supports staff and students to achieve their potential.

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Our commitment

We believe that diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact in our research and teaching and enhances the experience of our students. Our main focus is to increase the proportion of female engineers, addressing the current drastic under-representation.

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Our diverse community brings together students from 53 nationalities and staff from 23 nationalities with one thing in common - a passion for Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

As a school we are proud to continually add to the 'Wall of Women' which celebrates the careers of our alumni.

We are also proud to have been recognised as an Athena SWAN Bronze Institution. This has identified that we have a solid foundation for eliminating gender bias and developing an inclusive culture that values all staff.

A global reputation

Sheffield is a world top-100 research university with a global reputation for excellence. We're a member of the Russell Group: one of the 24 leading UK universities for research and teaching.