Remuneration, EDI and People Committee (REPCo)
The REPCo holds the Institute to account on its performance on EDI and ensure it remains a high priority for senior leadership. You can see more details regarding our Board of Trustees on our governance page.
EDI Advisory Group
The EDI Advisory Group is responsible for shaping and coordinating the EDI strategy and ensuring the tasks set out in the accompanying action plan are completed in good time. Chaired by Anjali Mazumder, it meets every two months and is attended by individuals from across the Institute representing different departments and roles. The chairs of the network groups also attend to feedback on policy and proposals and to facilitate feedback from the network groups.
“The Institute has the opportunity, responsibility and privilege to lead research that prioritises diversity and inclusion throughout the AI lifecycle – design, development, deployment and monitoring”
Anjali Mazumder, AI and Justice and Human Rights Theme Lead and Chair of the EDI Advisory Group
EDI network groups
The role of the network groups is to act as ‘critical friends’ to the Institute and to provide staff with the opportunity to contribute to the developing EDI agenda.
All the networks have an inclusive membership and work closely with the EDI Team and EDI Advisory Group at the Institute to identify and suggest ways to address any barriers to progress within their network groups.
The network groups are responsible for providing support within their areas, creating a safe space for the community to discuss relevant topics, raising awareness by organising events, promoting social networks, advancing initiatives and best practices.
Disability and Wellbeing Network Group
The Disability and Wellbeing Network Group aims to promote an inclusive environment both physically and virtually for the Turing community. The network provides a forum for discussion of issues facing disabled staff, students and researchers, operating in accordance with the 'social model' of disability, which recognises that it is systemic barriers, negative attitudes and exclusion that prevents people with diverse abilities from fully participating and realising their aspirations. The network also focuses on the promotion of wellbeing for all members of the Turing community.
Gender Equality Network Group
The Gender Equality Network (GEN) provides a forum for the discussion of barriers in respect of gender for staff, students and researchers.
The GEN strives to be a safe and comfortable space and recognises that individuals may wish to define themselves in the binary female/male sense or as non-binary or gender fluid and is welcoming to all.
The GEN works to identify and address barriers to gender equality and promote the inclusion of women and non-binary staff, students, and researchers in respect of recruitment, pay, development and promotion.
LGBTQ+ Equality Network Group
The LGBTQ+ Equality Network Group aims to identify and address barriers to the recruitment, development and promotion of LGBTQ+ community members, raise the visibility of and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and provide social and networking opportunities for the LGBTQ+ community at the Institute.
Race Equality Network Group
The Race Equality Network (REN) provides a forum for the discussion of issues by those facing discrimination on the basis of their ethnicity, race or nationality. The Network’s activity comprises sharing opportunities, offering support, discussing concerns, and addressing racial discrimination and disadvantages in a safe and welcoming space.