Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) committee

Diversity of experience, thought, and perspective enriches our university and enhances the lives of our community members. It is essential to our ongoing development as an international institution.

Our goal is to be recognised as a sector leader in identifying and removing systemic barriers related to race, ethnicity, national origin, class, socio-economic background, sexuality, gender identity, religion, faith, age, disability, marital status, or caring responsibilities –barriers that have historically prevented talented individuals from studying, working, or advancing with us. 

We recognise that historically, differing access to education maintained social inequality. Although higher education has made strides in widening participation in recent decades, much work remains to achieve true equality in academic opportunity and attainment. 

To advance this mission at Loughborough University London, we have established an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) committee comprised of both staff and students. 

Through our EDI Committee, we actively work to shape a diverse, inclusive campus. 

The EDI Committee ensure that the London campus has an inclusive culture in which all staff and students feel valued, respected and engaged, in line with the University’s People and Organisational Development Strategy.   

Current members:  

  • Committee Chair – Jennifer Wong
  • Associate Dean Research & Innovation; LGBT+ Rep – Professor Aidan McGarry
  • Associate Dean Teaching – Professor Jo Tacchi
  • Athena Swan/Women’s Rep – Dr Jacky Mueller
  • Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage (REACH) Rep – Dr Jie Meng
  • Parents & Carer’s Rep – Dr Ksenija Kuzmina
  • Disability and inclusivity Rep – Sylvia Easy-Hemmings
  • Mental Health and Neurodiversity Rep; Staff Inclusivity Group Network lead – Dr Debbie Eagle
  • Student Support Rep – Naomi Boyejo
  • Student Experience Rep – Grace Baird
  • London HR Rep – Aleks Grzibovskis

Institute reps:  

  • Institute for International Management Rep – Dr. Merve Sanack
  • Institute for Digital Technologies Rep – Dr. Xiyu Shi
  • Institute for Design Innovation – Ksenija Kuzmina
  • Institute for Sport Business – Jacky Mueller
  • Institute for Diplomacy and International Governance – Aidan McGarry
  • Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship – Vacant
  • Institute for Media and Creative Industries – Jo Tacchi