# Inclusion at Sheffield

**Source**: https://sheffield.ac.uk/inclusion
**Parent**: https://sheffield.ac.uk/postgraduate/undergraduate-postgraduate-study

Our diverse community is made up of staff and students from a wide range of backgrounds, each bringing their unique experiences, skills, and perspectives. We are committed to ensuring that everyone in our University community feels supported and valued.

## Our University community

[### Thinking differently naturally

Highlighting the importance of diversity of thinking with three stories from colleagues who identify as being neurodiverse.](https://sheffield.ac.uk/inclusion/disability/neurodiversity)

[### Portraits of Racial Diversity

Celebrating the achievements of our staff who are Black, Asian and from other ethnic minority backgrounds.](https://sheffield.ac.uk/inclusion/race/portraits-racial-diversity)

[### Our People: Inspirational Women

A University-wide initiative recognising the inspiring women in our University community and sharing their stories.](https://sheffield.ac.uk/inclusion/gender/inspirational-women)

## Information, guidance and communities

## LGBT+ student life at Sheffield

Explore the support, events and activities for LGBT+ students, as well as tailored information and guidance.

[Student LGBT+ life](https://sheffield.ac.uk/inclusion/lgbt/students "Student LGBT+ life and support")

## BAME students

Find tailored information, resources, and guidance to help you make the most of your time at university.

[**Information for BAME students**](https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/inclusion/race/bame-students)

## Support for disabled applicants and students

Disabled applicants and students (including those undertaking postgraduate research) can access support, guidance and information from our specialist and experienced team.

[Find out more about the support available](https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/disability-dyslexia-support)

## Our staff networks, groups and communities

At Sheffield, our staff groups and communities are run by staff for staff and play a vital role in shaping the University’s approach to diversity and inclusion.

[Explore our staff networks](https://sheffield.ac.uk/inclusion/staff-networks "Staff networks")

## Our priorities

## Race equality

Our Race Equality Action Plan sets out the priorities and activities the University will undertake to improve our race equality.

[Find out about our approach to race equality](https://sheffield.ac.uk/inclusion/race "Race equality")

## Disability inclusion

We're committed to enhancing the experiences of our disabled staff and students so that all are fully supported.

[Read more about how we're building a supportive culture](https://sheffield.ac.uk/inclusion/disability "Disability inclusion")

## Gender equality

Our Action Plan outlines how we're progressing gender equality and our current priorities

[Learn more about our priorities and updated action plan](https://sheffield.ac.uk/inclusion/gender "Gender equality")

## LGBT+ inclusion

Our LGBT+ action plan outlines our approach to building an inclusive environment for our LGBT+ staff and students.

[Read how we're progressing LGBT+ inclusion](https://sheffield.ac.uk/inclusion/lgbt/improving-lgbt-inclusion "Improving LGBT+ inclusion")

## Mental health support

We're committed to supporting positive health and wellbeing for our staff and students and that they can access the support they need.

[Learn about our approach to supporting mental health](https://sheffield.ac.uk/inclusion/mental-health "How we’re supporting mental health for staff and students ")

## Religion, belief and no belief

We've set out how we will build an inclusive environment for all whose religion, belief or non-belief is an important part of their identity.

[Read our action plan and upcoming priorities](https://sheffield.ac.uk/inclusion/religion-belief-and-no-belief "Religion, Belief and No-Belief ")

## Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Annual Report

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Annual Report celebrates our successes over the last 12 months and identifies areas where we need to renew our efforts.

[Explore the Annual Report](https://sheffield.ac.uk/media/95531/download?attachment "EDIC Annual Report 24/25")