Equality, diversity and inclusion

The school is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I), and our aim is to build an inclusive community that actively attracts a diverse range of people and supports staff and students to achieve their potential.

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Our commitment

We believe that diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact in our research and teaching and enhances the experience of our students. Our main focus is to increase the proportion of female engineers, addressing the current drastic under-representation.

Read the Faculty of Engineering's commitment in full

Athena SWAN

The Athena SWAN charter recognises excellence in higher education employment in the STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine) and specifically promotes gender equality.

Mechanical Engineering Silver Award

Civil and Structural Engineering Silver Award

Our stories

Vimanyu Beedasy

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: Vimanyu's story

Vimanyu Beedasy Research Associate

Vimanyu is a Mechanical Engineering alumnus from Mauritius whose Sheffield journey started with a BEng, continued with a PhD, through to Graduate Teaching Assistant to the present day as a member of staff as a Research Associate. Listen to why he decided to stay in Sheffield and how he has taken advantage of every opportunity that has come his way.

Den Berry

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: Den's Story

Den Berry Class of 2024

This is Den - he is an Aerospace Engineering student who came out as trans at school and is now championing for LGBT visibility in engineering and this is his story.

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A global reputation

Sheffield is a research university with a global reputation for excellence. We're a member of the Russell Group: one of the 24 leading UK universities for research and teaching.

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