Equality and Diversity at Goldsmiths

At Goldsmiths, University of London, we are deeply committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in both principle and practice. We work to ensure that EDI is embedded across all areas of university life from our policies and teaching to the experiences of our students and staff.

This year, Goldsmiths introduced an Staff Engagement and Wellbeing Plan (PDF) that sets out our EDI commitments for the next three years.

Creating an inclusive and respectful environment where everyone feels they belong is central to our values. We recognise that people thrive when they are seen, heard, and valued for who they are. That’s why we’re committed to removing barriers, addressing inequalities, and supporting the success and wellbeing of our whole community regardless of background, identity, or circumstance.

We know that building an inclusive institution takes sustained effort, collaboration, and openness to change. At Goldsmiths, we are approaching this work with purpose, transparency, and care because EDI is not a single initiative, but a shared responsibility.

The EDI team at Goldsmiths

We are rightly proud of this history. But there is more to do – which is why we have a team of specialists leading our work in this area on an ongoing basis. 

Team roles

• Waqar Ali – Assistant Director of EDI, Culture and Belonging
• Stella Mavropoulou – EDI Specialist
• Dinah Amuah – EDI Projects Lead
• Yaz Campbell – Race Equality Projects Lead 

The team takes an equitable, collaborative and inclusive approach, placing staff wellbeing and belonging front and centre. It seeks to cater to the diversity of all members of the Goldsmiths community.

It also leads on publishing our annual Equality, Diversity and Inclusion report. This allows us to review our progress and set new objectives on an annual basis, and is one of our obligations under the Public Sector Equality Duty. Previous years' reports are published at the bottom of this page.

Goldsmiths has six staff networks, focused on Disability, Gender, LGBTQ+, Race Equality, Parenting and Caring responsibilities, and Menopause.

Schemes and Charters

Goldsmiths has long been a Stonewall Diversity Champion, and since February 2023 has held a Stonewall Silver Award. We are proud of our strong commitment to advancing LGBTQ+ equality and to maintaining an inclusive environment for everyone.

We hold a Bronze Athena Swan Award, which evidences our commitment to gender equality across the institution and in particular departments.

We are a member of the Disability Confident scheme, and actively encourage applications from disabled people for positions at Goldsmiths.