Equality, diversity and inclusion
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Diversity is in our DNA
We are proud of the many ethnicities, identities, cultures and religions that make up our creative community. Our students, staff, alumni and collaborators are dynamic, diverse and exceptionally talented. We’re proud of our legacy as a south-east London university that serves the local area and welcomes students from around the world.
We understand that universities have a historic position of power and privilege. It makes sense that we must play an active role in helping to dismantle structural inequality and address how we can transform the future. It’s critical that we continually ask questions about power, representation and how we include our entire community.
We are committed to doing the long-term work that is needed for genuine change. As well as celebrating and sharing experiences we continue to invest in learning, developing our understanding and skills to be better allies and friends, working together to demand a fairer society for us all.
EDI Action Plan
Ravensbourne staff, students, alumni and partners operate within the global creative economy. We believe a diverse workforce and inclusive approach is key to sustainability and innovative thinking within this area, and beyond.
With this in mind we are committed to breaking down barriers faced among our community. We have a set of organisational objectives and priority actions in line with our requirements under the Equality Act 2021. These actions were consulted on with staff and students. They guide us as we promote equality, diversity and inclusion, moving towards an equitable future where our community leads and thrives.
EDI Calendar
At Ravensbourne University London we mark and celebrate a number of equality, diversity and inclusion events throughout the year.
Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Calendar for 2026 contains some notable dates in the calendar.
EDI Champions
Our EDI Champions put staff voice into action. Champions are staff volunteers who act as visible, trusted points of contact across the organisation, surfacing ideas, concerns and lived experience that might otherwise go unheard whilst feeding these directly into EDI planning and decision-making.
They model inclusive practice within their own teams and help translate organisational commitments into everyday behaviour, bridging the gap between policy and lived experience. Through them, staff voice is an ongoing, embedded part of how we shape a more inclusive workplace.
Access and Participation
Our Access and Participation Plan is designed to increase access to learning and reduce attainment and continuation gaps across our student body.
Read about our commitment to fair access and participation for students, and to addressing educational inequality in our access and participation plan page.
Gender Pay Gap
Ravensbourne measures and reports on its gender pay gap in line with requirements under the Equality Act. These are published annually on the government's gender pay gap reporting service website.
In 2025 we are reporting a median gender pay gap of 0% which remains as reported in 2024 and 2023.
We are reporting a mean gender pay gap of 4% which is a reduction from 6.4% reported in 2024
Our Values
Inclusion is one of our organisational values, developed in consultation with our staff community, these values are:
- Connection
- Dynamism
- Inclusion
- Professionalism
We celebrate our diversity and we embrace difference as a source of strength. We strive for an inclusive Ravensbourne community, removing barriers and challenging exclusionary and discriminatory practice.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion committee
In June 2020, we established an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion committee to help create much needed change across our institution.
The committee is Chaired by our Vice-Chancellor and made up of staff from across our academic and professional services, including our EDI Champions and students’ union representatives. They give their time and expertise to ensure that there is an integrated, proactive approach to equality, diversity and inclusion that meets the University’s public sector equality duties, is informed by sector best practice and supports the achievement of the University’s values and objectives.
