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Anti-Racism Working Group

This group was convened in January 2021 to promote active anti-racism in DPAG and improve the diversity of staff and students. Group members are volunteers with an interest in promoting race equality. This page will be regularly updated with a specific topic to help raise awareness of key issues around anti-racism and race equality. If you are committed to active anti-racism and would like to join the Anti-Racism Working Group, please email louise.cotterell@dpag.ox.ac.uk.

Image of a poster created to outline diversity makes science better. Engagement: When inclusivity is made a priority in the workplace, people feel more comfortable to engage.Decision-making: People with diverse backgrounds have unique experiences and perspectives, and because of this, they approach problems differently and ask different questions, leading to better decision-making.Communication: Many global health issues disproportionately affect underrepresented communities. A focus on diversity in research groups can ensure that people feel represented and have a voice. Diverse groups are also more likely to design unbiased solutions and can more effectively recruit and engage broad public audiences.Innovation & creativity: Diverse groups develop more innovative solutions, increasing the likelihood of scientific success and promoting competitiveness,

Anti-Racism Working Group

Anti-Racism Resources May 2022: Diversity Makes Better Science

Anti-Racism Resources January 2022: Institutional Racism

Anti-Racism Resources October 2021: What is Anti-Racism?