Wellbeing, Inclusion, Diversity and Equality (WIDE)

Wellbeing, Inclusion, Diversity and Equality (WIDE) is embedded across the Department’s committees and decision-making processes. WIDE is a standing item on all departmental committee agendas, ensuring regular discussion of wellbeing, inclusion and equality issues, alongside representation of staff and student views across the Department.

Our current priorities include Equal Opportunities and Inclusive Recruitment, as well as Workplace Adjustments and Accessibility.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusive Recruitment

The Department of Zoology is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices and welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

The University of Cambridge promotes equality, diversity and inclusion through a wide range of initiatives, policies and staff and student networks. These networks (Diversity Networks | Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) provide opportunities for connection, peer support, advocacy and community-building across the University, helping to foster an environment in which individuals feel supported and represented.

The University is also a member of the Disability Confident scheme and welcomes applications from disabled candidates. Reasonable adjustments will be made wherever possible throughout the recruitment process to support applicants and ensure that candidates are able to participate fully and fairly.

Undergraduate Study

The Department supports the University and Colleges in their commitment to widening participation in higher education and improving access for students from underrepresented backgrounds. Each year, outreach activities take place both in Cambridge and in schools and colleges across the UK to encourage and support applications to Cambridge.

Further information is available through the University’s widening participation initiatives: Widening participation | Undergraduate Study

Postgraduate Study

The University also runs initiatives aimed at supporting applicants from underrepresented groups to access postgraduate study at Cambridge, helping to reduce barriers to application and participation.

Further information is available through the University’s postgraduate widening participation programmes: Widening access to postgraduate education | Postgraduate Study

Workplace Adjustments and Accessibility

The Department of Zoology is committed to providing an accessible and supportive environment for staff and students. Reasonable workplace adjustments are available during recruitment, employment and study to help remove barriers and support individuals in their work and learning.

Adjustments may include flexible working arrangements, specialist equipment, adapted workspaces, changes to working practices, or support through Occupational Health (Home | Occupational Health) and the Accessibility and Disability Resource Centre (Accessibility and disability services | University of Cambridge). We encourage early and open conversations so that support can be put in place where needed.