How to make equality, diversity, inclusion and university life work together A Lecture by Leyla Okhai, Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Centre (EDIC), Imperial College London At the present time, we seem to be witnessing an important shift. The gender pay gap has lessened for women in their early 20s and Oxbridge admissions are higher than ever for young women. But the choices women make during their study, work and family lives still lead to inequality to disparity. Indeed, when this is looked at in detail, different women are still experiencing varying opportunities and challenges. The same applies to people more broadly because of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief, disability and caring status. How can all these elements come together and be seen as a strength rather than a daily battle? How can employers empower staff to produce a societal shift? How can the mainstream majority – yes guys, that’s you – be recruited to constructively disrupt the sy
