Equality, diversity and inclusion

Welcome to the UCL Greek and Latin's equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) page.

The department of Greek and Latin is committed to an inclusive and supportive culture for all members, as recognised by our Athena Swan Bronze Award.

We support the London Classicists of Colour.

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Support for people from ethnic minority backgrounds

UCL Greek and Latin wants to ensure that all our students and staff from ethnic minority backgrounds feel supported to reach their full potential during their studies and careers.

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Mental health

There are over 70 mental health first aiders across UCL. All first aiders have completed two-day Adult Mental Health First Aid training from MHFA England, delivered by UCL trainers.

Dignity at work

Information on UCL's policy on harassment, intimidation and bullying, as well as advice for staff and students.

Women in the department

We are committed to supporting the advancement of women in all areas of the study of the ancient world.

Established in July 2005, Athena Swan recognises and celebrates good practice on recruiting, retaining and promoting women in SET (Science, Engineering and Technology) in higher education.
UCL has been awarded the Bronze Award. The award recognises that UCL has a solid foundation (the policies, practices, systems and arrangements) for eliminating gender bias and developing an inclusive culture that values all of its staff.  At Bronze University level, the focus is on:

The action already taken and planned which demonstrated the University's commitment at a senior level of the 10 Athena SWAN Principles; and
The journey to which the University has committed itself in order to significantly improve the representation of women and their career progression in SET, with:

an identified starting point
the resources required
people to lead and support
the means to lead and support
the means to monitor progress (e.g. the action plan)
UCL Greek and Latin Athena SWAN Action Plan 2019/2023
UCL Greek and Latin Athena SWAN Application 2023
We are happy to share the news that UCL has successfully renewed it’s Silver Institutional Athena SWAN award. The Institutional Action Plan is available.

Pay and Promotion

To help plan and support career development and recognise achievements, the UCL Academic Careers Framework is designed to be used in a number of ways by staff and managers. 

Unlike academic staff at UCL, who are considered for promotion to a higher grade on the basis of their personal impact and achievements in the discipline, PSS are appointed to work at a specific grade. PSS jobs are graded based on the duties and responsibilities required. For a PSS job to be re-graded there must be a significant change in the duties/responsibilities that are required of the job.  At appraisal, all PSS are encouraged to review their job description including any additional roles or responsibilities they have taken on or relinquished during the past year and discussions are held around these to help staff be considered for regrading.

Family and Leave Policies

Follow the links here for family and leave policies such as Shared Parental Leave, Paternity/Partners Leave, Adoption Leave, Flexible Working, Sickness Absence, Keeping in Touch (KIT) days, Sabbatical Leave, Annual Leave and other leave (such as time off for caring responsibilities, medical appointments, bereavement leave etc).