Glasgow Caledonian University has been awarded Advance HE's Race Equality Charter Bronze Award

Glasgow Caledonian University has been awarded Advance HE's Race Equality Charter Bronze Award

Glasgow Caledonian University has achieved Advance HE's Race Equality Charter Bronze Award in recognition of its work to combat racism and support race equality.

Advance HE's Race Equality Charter (REC) aims to help universities and research institutes improve the representation, progression and success of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people in higher education.

The award is the culmination of two years of work by staff and students led by Dr Davena Rankin. It recognises the University's work so far, which includes identifying race equality issues, defining an action plan, and committing to its implementation.

Professor Steve Decent, Principal and Vice Chancellor, said: "Thank you to everyone who contributed to this significant achievement. Eliminating inequalities and creating an inclusive culture is a key priority at Glasgow Caledonian. As a University that is helping to shape the perspective of generations of young people, we have a real opportunity to dismantle racism and help to truly transform society. This award is an important first step in that journey. I look forward to working with our community on the next phase when we will focus on addressing the areas where we need to do better."

Dr Rankin said: "Thank you so much to everyone who has supported our successful submission for the Bronze Award. The award has laid the groundwork to help us transform the University by putting racism under the microscope. I'm delighted that we have reached this significant milestone. We can now focus on the hard work - acting on its recommendations to create real change."

Anne Mwangi, Head of the Race Equality Charter, said, "REC Bronze is recognition of an institution's robust foundation for eliminating racial inequalities, developing inclusive cultures and moving from commitment to sustainable and integrated bold and ambitious action.

"Advance HE looks forward to supporting Glasgow Caledonian University as it progresses its action plans to advance race equality."

Throughout the two-year process, the University analysed data, listened to the experiences of staff and students, and generated a series of actions that will support race equality at Glasgow Caledonian.

In 2025, we will begin implementing the action plan, focusing on areas including staff recruitment, promotions, regrading, and closing the awarding gap for students.

The plan, as well as our full Race Equality Charter application, will be published on the website in due course.

Glasgow Caledonian is one of 100 REC members, holding 57 awards between them. The award remains valid for five years.

For more information about the Race Equality Charter please follow this link.