Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We want our research to be fair, inclusive, and reflective of our region’s diversity across research participants, public contributors, and research teams. The Southampton Centre of Research Engagement and Impact (SCREI) is dedicated to achieving this.
SCREI is working across our centres and units to improve:
- Measures of diversity and indicators of inclusion
- Researcher training in awareness and inclusion
- How we do studies and support participants
- Inclusivity of research careers and working
- Accessibility - digital, print, physical and linguistic
SCREI can advise you on many aspects of EDI in research:
- Equity Impact Assessments in study design
- Understanding and reaching specific or under-served groups
- Training and supporting teams in developing their EDI
- Monitoring and tracking diversity
Making research inclusive: Q&A
The NIHR is driving impactful EDI changes in research by making inclusion a funding requirement. Learn more in a Q&A with Hyunjoo Lee, leading EDI initiatives at the Southampton Centre for Research Engagement and Impact (SCREI).
BRC-CRF EDI Strategy
The NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre (BRC) and NIHR Southampton Clinical Research Facility (CRF) based at University Hospital Southampton are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion across workforce, research participants, and public contributors, guided by a BRC-CRF joint EDI strategy.
Insights from a workforce survey, conducted as part of this strategy, highlight "how NIHR partnerships support career progression," as shown in the figure below. Learn more about the EDI strategy and survey.
Where can I contact for support?
For EDI support from SCREI, email researchedi@uhs.nhs.uk. For nationwide assistance, contact the NIHR Research Inclusion team at researchinclusion@nihr.ac.uk.