We are passionate about challenging outdated social perceptions regarding women in science.

We believe that the involvement of female, LGBT+ and Black, Asian and ethnic minority researchers and students is essential to psychology's advancement as a subject. We are committed to the University-wide effort to encourage and nurture equality and diversity in higher education. We will continue to lead on and exceed this standard in the future.

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.