At the Department of Pharmacology, we believe that a diverse and inclusive environment provides enormous advantages to the experience of all staff and students.
We recognise that long-standing systemic inequalities and racism result in structural and institutional barriers within Academic institutions, which prevent some people from benefitting from opportunities granted to others. The existence of these inequalities is the very reason why an Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion strategy is necessary, and we believe that promoting an inclusive culture within the Department is an important step toward dismantling these systemic issues.
As the Department WIDER committee, we want to ensure best practices are in place, develop new strategies to promote the Department’s inclusive culture, and, ultimately, progress equality, diversity, and inclusion.
We are aware that creating a more diverse workforce will not on its own address prejudice and discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion etc.
Therefore, we want to create a community that everyone feels part of, that is inclusive in its research, education, and work, family-friendly, encourages and promotes underrepresented groups, and values diversity in a way that is embedded in existing processes and structures, measurable, and transparent.
Ultimately, we want to provide an environment where everyone feels safe, supported, respected, and enabled to reach their full potential.
Committee Member List
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Ritwick Sawakar - Chair |
Rianne Bruty - Co-chair and Secretary |
Jen Drumond Baptista |
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Chloe Burgess |
Anna Danz |
Rowda Dahir |
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Dr Mark Howarth |
Connor Macfarlane |
Paolo Juan |
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Emma King |
Mateo Hoare |
Dr Janet Kumita |
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Nadine Law |
Dr Florian Merkle |
Eliana Nakhleh |
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Dr Sara Pensa |
Christine Roberts |
Rick Suzuki |
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Dr Cathy Wilson |
Credits:
Thank you to Sara for her work on photographing the subjects on the Women in Pharmacology page.