Diversity - Valuing people
At Cranfield University we value diversity and recognise that people from different backgrounds can bring fresh ideas and perceptions, creating a working, learning and teaching environment rich in creativity and innovation, which in turn can help improve our competitive edge.
Diversity expresses itself in many ways including factors such as age, gender, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability, personality and working style. Through our diversity strategies we aim to create a culture in which everyone can work and study together harmoniously with dignity and respect and realise their full potential.
At Cranfield University the management of diversity goes beyond simply that which is expected by law. For us, it offers the opportunity to attract people from all walks of life and develop our staff and student base to meet our strategic aims.
The Management of diversity is important to the University as it enables us to:
• Develop our organisational ethics and values
• Enhance the staff/student experience by creating a culture where everyone feels valued
• Ensure compliance with legislation and best practice
• Attract and retain the best talent
• Enhance our unique position in the education sector
• Encourage innovation and creativity
• Improve our client/student offering and competitive position
Additionally, the University is working to fulfil its legal obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and has a Single Equality Scheme which covers all the protected characteristics in the Act (due to be published late in 2011). We also have a wide range of policies and procedures to support all our staff and students.
