The Psychology Department are committed to the principles and values of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). We are determined to break with outdated traditions and pursue new policies and approaches to create a fairer and more inclusive environment for our students, staff and visitors. The core areas of activity for the Department’s EDI committee align with and are informed by the EDI objectives and policy of Lancaster University. They are also driven, from the bottom up, by the challenges faced by our staff and students as they work and learn.
Chair: Dr Michelle To
Gender Equality - Athena Swan lead: Dr Kate Messenger
Race Equality advocates: Professor Trevor Crawford
LGBTQIA+ advocate: Dr Jaime Benjamin
Disabilities officer: Dr Katie Alcock
The Department received an Athena SWAN Bronze Award in 2014 (renewed in 2017) and was awarded a Silver Award in 2024. This award reflects the progress made in the department on addressing issues of equality. To maintain this, we have proposed an ambitious, measurable, and timely action plan that clearly promotes gender equality and inclusivity across all departmental activities for students and staff.
The Psychology Department are committed to ensuring that all students are supported in accessing teaching and learning activities through the provision of reasonable adjustments for recognised impairments.
The Psychology Department is committed to supporting the University’s activities in relation to the Race Equality Charter.
The Psychology Department is committed to equality for everyone, no matter what their gender identities or sexual orientations may be.
