Our Framework

Our EDI Framework, A Place Where You Matter, sets out our approach to embedding equity, diversity and inclusion across the University and supporting our ambitions for Manchester 2035. 

The Framework marks a deliberate shift from ‘doing EDI’ through standalone initiatives to becoming an inclusive university by design and a fundamental part of how we work, make decisions and shape the experiences of our University community. It focuses on creating the conditions for meaningful and lasting change, with everyone having a part to play. 

Our approach is structured around three interconnected pillars: 

• Building fair foundations – embedding equity and inclusion within the foundations of our University, including our systems, policies, processes and ways of working. 

• Advancing community and global justice – recognising our role in addressing inequalities and contributing to positive change within our University, our communities and wider society. 

• Playing our part – empowering people across our University community to take responsibility for inclusion and contribute to meaningful change. 

Together, these pillars provide a shared framework for action, helping us move towards a University where equity, diversity and inclusion are embedded in our everyday practice and where everyone can feel that they matter.