The Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Office helps the University to become a more inclusive and fairer place, where staff and students feel valued, respected, and can be themselves.
Meet the team:
- Dr Melanie Crofts (She/Her) Head of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Julia Ratcliffe (She/ Her) Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Charters Manager
- Emily Crouch (She/ Her) Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer
- Jasmine Smith-Taylor (She/ Her) Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer
- Kate Rhodes (She/ Her) Student Support Advisor (EDI and Sexual Violence)
- x2 Graduate Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Officers
What services does the team offer students?
The EDI Office can support students with matters in relation to age, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Examples include but are not limited to:
- Support and advice for pregnant students, Trans and non-binary students, and students who identify as LGBTQ+.
- Advice on bullying, harassment, and discrimination cases through our Dignity and Respect Advisers or Report + Support
- Advice and signposting for sexual violence, sexual assault, and sexual harassment.
- Support with reporting a Hate Crime
- Support and advice in relation to the Equality Act 2010 and your rights.
- Guidance and information concerning the Gender-Neutral Toilets on campus.
- Guidance and information in relation to the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.
How can students contact the team?
Please contact the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Office via email: edi@herts.ac.uk.
Interested in EDI?
- Join the diversity events at Herts. From Black History Month, Pride, and Disability History Month, there is something for everyone. The events are free and open to staff and students.
- Follow the EDI Office on Twitter (X) or Instagram to keep up to date with the latest EDI news and events.
Want to learn more?
The Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Office work is vast. The team works with staff and students to drive forward EDI and create an inclusive culture for all.
Find out more about the breadth of our EDI work at Herts
