Welcome. This site outlines the Department’s ongoing commitment to fostering an environment where all members of our Departmental community - students, staff, and visitors - can engage, contribute, and thrive.
The University is a place for open discussion, diverse perspectives, and academic freedom. The Department approaches Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) with these principles in mind, working to enhance equitable access to opportunities and support individuals from all backgrounds to participate fully at the Department.
This updated platform provides clear information about our EDI Action Plan, frameworks, initiatives, and support structures. It also explains how to address concerns, encourage constructive dialogue, and uphold the values of academic freedom of speech alongside our responsibilities to one another.
We invite you to explore the site, learn more about our work, and engage with us to help create a welcoming, supportive, and inclusive space for all.
We encourage all colleagues and students within the Department to actively engage with our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) efforts. The EDI Committee welcomes contributions from staff and students at all levels, whether in the form of ideas, reflections, or topics for discussion. Your insights and feedback areinvaluable. If you wish to submit suggestions or raise matters for consideration, please do not hesitate to contact the Committee at engineering-diversity@eng.cam.ac.uk.
We look forward to working collaboratively and hearing your ideas.
25 September 2025
This discussion paper, created by the Women in Manufacturing UK initiative with input from organisations across the UK’s eight key industrial sectors, highlights the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion in the country’s Industrial Strategy and Sector Plans. Led by Jennifer Castañeda-Navarrete with contributions...
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