[Academic] Updated Policy on Equality Impact Assessments

[Gabrielle Weir]

Sent on behalf of the Equality and Diversity Unit:

New Equality Impact Assessment (EIA) process

The University has recently reviewed and relaunched its process for conducting Equality Impact Assessments (EIAs).

Equality legislation<https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/public-sector-equality-duty-scotland> requires the University to demonstrate via completed EIAs that our policies, procedures and practices do not inadvertently disadvantage or discriminate against people and that we have identified opportunities to advance equality. EIAs also support us to evidence that, where possible, we have taken measures to remove or minimise any adverse impact of our activities on particular groups.

Equality Impact Assessment is also a key element of our vision to be a socially progressive university that makes a positive difference to the lives of its students and staff, to society and to the world. It helps the University to make sure that all of our activities are the most effective that they can be for our students, staff and the wider communities they affect.

EIAs should be completed by the individuals responsible for overseeing the development of policies, procedures and practices. This can include, but is not limited to:


*         Development of new policies or a policy review

*         Implementation of new procedures significantly affecting students or staff

*         Proposals for new projects, courses or scholarships

*         Student or staff recruitment, marketing or development plans


The EIA Tool is available on the new Equality Impact Assessment SharePoint site<https://moss.strath.ac.uk/equality/SitePages/Equality%20Impact%20Assessments%20and%20Equality%20Reports.aspx>. It provides a step by step process that supports staff to conduct effective, evidence based impact assessments.

Further advice and support on conducting Equality Impact Assessments is also available from the Equality and Diversity Office by contacting equalopportunities at strath.ac.uk<mailto:equalopportunities at strath.ac.uk>


Gabrielle Weir
Physics Department Manager
Faculty of Science | University of Strathclyde
Room JA805, John Anderson Building, 107 Rottenrow East, G4 0NG United Kingdom
t: +44 (0)141 548 3267 | e: gabrielle.weir at strath.ac.uk<mailto:gabrielle.l.weir at strath.ac.uk>
www.strath.ac.uk/science/physics<http://www.strath.ac.uk/science/physics>

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