Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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The Sustainable Hydrogen Centre for Doctoral Training promotes an environment embracing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).

We have recruited a student community reflecting UK diversity; including as to gender parity, ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, disability, neurodiversity and socio-economic backgrounds.

43% of all recruited students identify as being from ethnic minority communities, with 32% of all cohorts recruited identifying as female. 16% of all recruited students identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community. 

Our values - why diversity matters

Diverse teams are more successful which is why Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) are at the heart of our operation. It's been proven that companies with:

  • a diverse workforce are more productive
  • diverse boards are more profitable.

Our programme aims to train the next generation of energy leaders so that we can meet the net-zero global challenge and this can only be done successfully if these innovation teams are informed by diverse perspectives.

 

Our environment - an opportunity to thrive 

Creating an environment free from discrimination, which celebrates and values diversity, is fundamental to achieving our goals. We're committed to ensuring each person, regardless of background, has the opportunity to give their best and fulfill their true potential.

How we're achieving this
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  • Student EDI forum (regular EDI catch-ups with the CDT team) and EDI student representatives at management board meetings, give students direct influence on CDT EDI policy and opportunities to deal with issues.
  • Actively spread awareness of EDI activities via monthly CDT newsletter and social media channels.
  • The ‘Buddy Scheme’, an idea from CDT student Mickella Dawkins, matches new students with current students, to ease stresses over beginning a PhD.
  • Our EDI Access Fund financially assists students if they have disability, mobility or domestic (child care) needs, which might otherwise prevent participation in activities.
  • The Fund aids with expenses to support student-led EDI activities such as LGBTQIA+ Researchers’ Seminar and Celebrating Women in STEM Conference.

 

Our Centre - what we are doing

We recruit amazing individuals from a diverse talent pool who contribute to the success of our centre in undertaking world-leading research.

Recruitment

We worked with Diversity by Design to establish our Recruitment of Diverse Teams Strategy. The recruitment process is designed to give all applicants the opportunity to show they can join a team to help undertake excellent research and want to make a contribution to the CDT, helping to enrich the experience of all in the CDT.

 

Training and support

The Centre's EDI training framework is for everyone, students to supervisors; supporting students, early career academics and those returning from a career break

 

 

 
 

 

Active Support  

Women in hydrogen - our female staff and students

Our EDI representatives

Staff representatives

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Prof. Deborah Kays

Professor Dani Strickland - 125 X 150

Prof. Dani Strickland

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Prof. Lynne Macaskie

Anabel Lanterna

Assistant Prof. Annabel Lanterna

 

 

Current student representatives (2024-2025)

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Alexandra Brochoire 

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Amy Liscoe

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 Atish Gawale - 107 X 150

Atish Gawale

 

 

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Rafael Sanchez

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Our EDI statement

Take a look at our full EDI statement to find out more

Our partnerships

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Our charter marks 

University of Nottingham 

           ASGA 

Loughborough University

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University of Birmingham

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Ulster University 

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