We want to be a place where everyone can be heard and where everyone can belong and we are working to achieve that.
We exist to tackle educational injustice and to support young people to achieve their goals. We want our staff team to be diverse and representative of the many communities we work with – we are striving to achieve this. We are committed to our own continuous learning as we embed diversity and inclusion in all that we do. We want IntoUniversity to be a place where staff, students, and families can thrive. We know that this will make us a better organization, a better place to work and a better place to learn.
I am really proud of the direction IntoUniversity is going – all teams put D&I at the forefront and everyone contributes to this work. I am proud of the D&I forum and of being able to chair such passionate members of the charity – I believe I created (with the help of the members) an open and safe environment where members can express themselves. It has kickstarted projects such as staff networks, more inclusive recruitment strategies and guidance documents for staff. It's been great to be a part of a direct vehicle for change and I look forward to seeing many more successes in the following years!"Jenneh Edem-Hotah, Head of Diversity and Inclusion
At IntoUniversity we believe that our values should shape everything that we do.
We recognise structural barriers to success and take positive steps to value everyone’s talent.
We complete Diversity and Inclusion work thoroughly, with integrity and to the highest possible standard.
We care about getting Diversity and Inclusion right over the long-term, and practise equity for all.
We behave aspirationally in all areas of Diversity and Inclusion and celebrate our positive successes.
We promote a culture of belonging for all, knowing that difference makes our teamwork better.
In autumn 2022, we launched our first staff networks: the LGBTQIA+ and Allies Network, the Disability Network and the Global Majority Collective Network. The purpose of our staff networks is to celebrate diversity and identity at IntoUniversity, provide a welcoming space for discussion and improve staff experience by providing community. They are always on the lookout for new members to join their regular meetings and grow their network communities.
