Our overarching aim is to ensure that the University of Bristol is the most inclusive place to work for everybody, regardless of background or circumstance, by creating an environment where everybody belongs, can be themselves, and do their best. 

The central EDI Team provides strategic direction, leadership and practical support to colleagues across the university.  We strive to build a culture of inclusion and empathy where people can be themselves at work, recognising the value that diversity of people, perspective and experience bring to our ability to innovate and to maintain our position as a leading research-intensive university.   

Our Team Vision: to ensure our university is a place where everyone belongs 

Our Team Mission: to make a positive impact by ensuring that EDI is at the heart of everything we do 

Our Purpose is to: 

Accelerate our culture of inclusion where all staff are empowered to stand up and speak out and where every individual can bring their authentic selves to the workplace. 

Embed an inclusive leadership ethos where leaders are accountable and responsible for generating a sense of belonging and psychological safety.