The Oxford Internet Institute is committed to enhancing diversity and promoting equality of opportunity amongst all our staff and students. The OII:
The OII’s EDI committee is an internal group that considers and advises on how the department should support a working culture in which equality and diversity is embraced and where appropriate focus is given to identifying, implementing and monitoring effective actions on diversity matters. It also serves as the department’s Athena Swan application project group and self-assessment team.
The OII is a flexible workplace with a number of policies in place to support this:
In 2022 the OII was awarded a Bronze Award in the Athena Swan Charter to promote gender equality in higher education. In order to achieve this, all areas of OII activity were reviewed to identify sources of inequality, along with ways of introducing more inclusive practices. In the five years to 2027 the OII will work to implement the action plan produced.
The OII is opposed to racism in all its forms, and recognises that we need to do more to actively promote our values. During 2020 students at the OII challenged the department to address concerns about how racism is addressed and dealt with in the department and across the University.
The OII welcomes students and staff with disabilities and makes necessary adjustments to facilitate study and work.
We recommend that students contact the Disability Advisory Service in the first instance to find out about support provided at the University of Oxford.
The OII is dedicated to creating an environment where our staff and students feel safe. Mental health and wellbeing are a top priority. As such:
For more information about equality, diversity and inclusion at the OII, or about our Athena SWAN application, please contact Karen Mead (edi@oii.ox.ac.uk).
