Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
The Medical Sciences Division values the diversity of all of its staff and students, and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We and all of our constituent departments strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives and experiences are encouraged.
For Departments: Equality information, data and resources
Resources and data available to departments undertaking EDI Activity including the Athena Swan Gender Equality Charter, resources, templates, advice, support and previous departmental applications.
Mental Health and Wellbeing resources
Resources and support for Mental Health First Aiders, and staff and students looking for support including internal support and services, external resources and details of Mental Health First Aiders.
Oxford Medsci Harassment Advisor Network
The MSD Harassment Advisor Network is here to provide support, in confidence, to any member of the Division who has experienced bullying behaviour at work.
Find out how to contact an advisor in confidence here.
MSD goes Silver - Athena Swan and a decade of impact
The Medical Sciences became an all silver Athena Swan holding Division in 2022. To celebrate our 16 departments have shared good practice and positive impacts, and reflected on what Athena Swan has meant to them.
Equality Diversity and Inclusivity Themes
Links to central resources, examples of good practise and interesting papers on different equality themes, including gender, disability, race equality, LGBTQIA+, inclusive workplace, neurodiversity and more.
100 Women of Oxford Medical Sciences
100 years since women were admitted as full members of the University of Oxford we asked 100 women across MSD to reflect on their journeys, their place in Medical Sciences and their vision for the next 100 years.
Inclusive Leadership Programme
The ILP was developed by EDI professionals to nurture leadership skills and to foster inclusive and equitable environments. The programme supports leaders to incorporate their learning into their working practices and create tangible positive changes in their working environments.