Our aims

We aim for our processes, operations and general academic life to be inclusive and supportive to all regardless of race, impairments, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, socio-economic background or culture. 

In particular, we will work towards

• diversity in student, staff and partner organisations

• an inclusive and supportive environment and culture

• sharing of good practice developed within the CDT, department and faculty

We recognise the importance of building a diverse community. 

Our aim is to embed equality, diversity and inclusion into the core of what we do. Our mission is for our students to conduct a diverse range of research and interact with a wide range of people.

The CDT naturally brings together a combination of diverse scientific disciplines and we actively seek students from a wider range of academic backgrounds. 

We support, and commit to, the Faculty of Engineering’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and place a particular focus on increasing the proportion of female engineers, addressing the current under-representation in Computer Science and SLT.

Community and support

There is a wealth of services across the department, faculty and university to support our students during their PhD:

• Post Graduate Support: EGS Home Pages.

• The University of Sheffield PhD Community.

Creating a diverse and inclusive community is at the core of what the University does. From a huge range of student groups, to celebrating and sharing successes of our staff and students.

Gender equality

We’re committed to progressing gender equality. Our host department continues to work incredibly hard for Athena Swan status and achieved a Silver award in 2016 and a renewal at Silver level in September 2021. 

We continue to work towards ensuring female computer scientists have the maximum opportunity to advance in their career. 

Find out more:

• Women in Computer Science

• Athena Swan

• Wall of Women