ABERYSTWYTH University has scored another notable success after climbing more than 100 places in a UK-wide survey that measures its strength as an inclusive employer.
Stonewall’s latest Workplace Equality Index received submissions from over 400 UK businesses and institutions.
The annual index is used to assess their achievements and progress on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender inclusion in the workplace.
This year, Aberystwyth University has climbed 121 places to 116th across the UK and is the 12th best employer in Wales.
Aberystwyth University’s acting vice-chancellor Prof John Grattan said: “I am very proud of our fantastic and inclusive staff community at Aberystwyth University whose dedication to equality has shone through in this phenomenal climb in the index.”
Ruth Fowler, communications and equalities officer at Aberystwyth University, said: “To come so far in the last 12 months demonstrates the university’s sustained focus on being an inclusive employer and I have no doubt that this contributes to making the student experience so much more positive.”
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