We strive to promote diversity and inclusivity, creating an enriched and vibrant academic environment that values different perspectives and experiences. By bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds, the partnership can foster interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and creativity.

Supporting systems to protect individual’s physical and mental health acknowledges the unique challenges and pressures faced by students during their doctoral journey. By prioritizing the well-being of students, these systems provide access to resources, guidance, and support networks that promote a healthy and nurturing environment.

We strive to accommodate the diverse needs and circumstances of doctoral students. Flexibility allows students to balance their research commitments with personal responsibilities, such as family care, or health considerations. It promotes well-being and reduces stress, fostering a healthier work-life balance.

We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive academic environment that promotes innovation, excellence, and fairness. Ensuring equality means providing equal opportunities, support, and resources to all doctoral students, regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, disability, or socioeconomic background. It enables the recruitment and retention of talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, bringing unique perspectives and experiences to the research community.

We aim to promote & act as ambassadors of EDI. Capturing the CTP’s EDI good practice and sharing our purpose with the wider community.