Inclusion at Sheffield

We know that to be a world-class university we must be a truly inclusive university. We are proud of our diverse community and are committed to working together to create a fully inclusive environment where everyone can flourish.

How we're improving inclusion

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Race equality

We're committed to improving our race equality and culture for all staff and students.

Our approach to race equality

Gender equality

We're working to progress gender equality by talking openly about our challenges and hopes.

Striving for gender balance

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Disability inclusion

We're building an inclusive environment where disabled staff and students can meet their full potential.

Building an inclusive culture around disability

LGBT+ equality

We're passionate about creating an inclusive University for lesbian, gay, bi and trans staff and students.

Progressing LGBT+ inclusion

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Religion, Belief and No-Belief

We’re committed to improving the culture and experience of students and staff for whom religion, belief, or no belief is an important aspect of their identity at the University of Sheffield.

Our approach to Religion, Belief and No-Belief

Why diversity matters

We know that when people come together with different views, approaches and insights it can lead to richer, more creative and innovative teaching and research and the highest levels of student experience.

We are proud that women make up 50 per cent of our workforce, nearly 15 per cent of our staff are from a Black, Asian and Other Minority Ethnic background, and international colleagues make up 21 per cent. We have more than 29,000 students, including 9,505 students from 140 countries.

Neurodiversity

Thinking differently, naturally

Highlighting the importance of diversity of thinking with six unique stories from colleagues who identify as being neurodiverse.

Watch the full series