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Equality, diversity and inclusion is a core pillar in the <a href="/about/governance/university-strategy/archive/2018-2023/diverse/" target="null">University Strategy</a>.</p> <blockquote> <p>"As a truly international university, our ambition is to be a beacon of inclusivity. We will achieve this through an approach that empowers our whole community and involves a determined shift in culture. Inclusivity will inform all of our policies and practices."<br /><strong>The Principal, Professor Sally Mapstone</strong></p> </blockquote> <p>At St Andrews, we see diversity as a strength and value the rich variety of backgrounds, identities and experiences of our staff, students and alumni. We are committed to strengthening our ethos and are proud of the journey so far, while also recognising that there is still work to be done.</p> <p>More information can be found on the University’s <a href="https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/">equality, diversity and inclusion web pages</a>.</p>  <div class="callout callout--info"> <h2 class="callout__heading">Celebrating diversity</h2> <p>We are committed to creating an inclusive study and work environment for all. Our <a href="https://diversitycalendar.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/">diversity calendar</a> can be used to raise your own awareness of equality and inclusion and to help plan events and initiatives in an inclusive way.</p> </div>  </div> </div> <aside class="col-sm-4 sidebar content"> <div id="d.en.131964" class="navbox"> <div class="navbox__title"><a href="/about/edi-progress-reports/"><span>Equality, diversity and inclusion progress reports</span></a></div></div><p>As part of the University’s strategic priority to drive forward its diversity agenda, we publish annual indicators of how we are progressing in relation to a number of areas and measures.</p><div id="d.en.185331" class="navbox"> <div class="navbox__title"><a href="https://inclusive-and-anti-colonial-practice.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/"><span>Inclusive and Anti-Colonial Practice</span></a></div></div><p>Access external resources and best practice pertaining to inclusive and anti-colonial practice.</p><div id="d.en.169264" class="navbox"> 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