Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Darwin

Darwin College is renowned for its rich diversity of students and alumni from all over the world. We are proud of our egalitarian culture and our efforts to be welcoming, supportive and engaging. As a member of the Collegiate University of Cambridge, Darwin College is committed, in its pursuit of academic excellence, to the following principles:

• Equity: the promotion of fairness by offering equality of opportunity and addressing needs relative to the individual;

• Diversity: recognising and valuing difference and avoiding systemic discrimination;

• Inclusivity: maximising the inclusivity of the College’s culture and practices, particularly for members of the community who might otherwise be excluded or marginalised.

Last year the College Council agreed to establish an Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Working Group to oversee information gathering and consultation within College on EDI issues and to draw up an overarching EDI development plan for Darwin. An independent audit of policies, practices and data relating to EDI was commissioned from the Diversity Trust, and the EDI development plan will be prepared later this year. We believe this will strengthen the College’s approach and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.