The University of Warwick has received the Race Equality Charter Bronze award, recognising its commitment to working towards race equality.

The national charter mark, awarded by Advance HE, marks an institution for making a clear effort to tackle race inequality at all levels.

And the university said it will continue to fulfil the goals set in its Race Equality Action Plan, with its success measured through an independent process over the next five years.

Adding that the award was "just the beginning".

"We're proud to have achieved this important kite mark, which was gained as a result of the hard work of many Warwick people and recognises that we are moving forward with our race equality work," said Kulbir Shergill, director of social inclusion at the university.

"The work that we have done so far, such as increasing the proportion of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff in academic and administrative positions since 2017, has helped us focus our resources on critical issues that will help us to move the dial.

"We acknowledge the feedback from Advance HE and will incorporate that into our next steps."

The charter aims to improve the representation, experience, progression and success of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and students within higher education.

It provides a framework for institutions to reflect and act on barriers standing in the way of the progression to members of the university's community.

There are currently 96 institutional REC members and Warwick is one of 22 to achieve REC Bronze award status.

Bronze award status lasts for five years.

"We continue to work together to make Warwick a place where all students and staff feel valued, safe and supported to achieve their full potential, where racial diversity and inclusion are the norm, and where racism of any kind is stamped out," Kulbir added.

More information on the University of Warwick's submission and status is available here.

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