Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Working accountably and transparently to integrate and enact core equity, access, and justice principles in all that we do.
Shaping a More Equitable and Accessible University
Following the initiatives, learnings and stories sparked by the Strategic Plan for Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity (2019–2023), the draft Integrated EDI Action has now been published and is open to your feedback.
As we navigate the challenges of the past few years and learn from our work we look toward the future with critical hope. Our action plan aims to draw from and unite equity, diversity, inclusion and access commitments across institutional and unit plans, ensuring that our strategic priorities are clear and dynamic.
Continuing Our Stories
“Continuing Our Stories”, released in May 2024, captures themes from extensive consultations within the university community.
Universities in Times of Crisis: Conversations across Differences
This event series, spearheaded by the Office of the Vice Provost in collaboration with portfolios across campus, addresses the role post-secondary institutions play in times of crises and societal transformation. Beginning with an initial period of12 months, this series aims to enhance skills and build capacity within the U of A community, fostering spaces of care, courage and resilience across differences.
Education and Awareness
There are a growing number of resources available to help members of the University of Alberta community champion EDI, including "how to" guides, workshops, and online tools.
Campus Services
At the U of A we work together, with the guidance and support of our dedicated services, to create an environment that embraces a shared commitment to respectful engagement and human dignity.
Surveys and Reports
Explore the latest institutional EDI reports and our Diversity Censuses.
OUR MILESTONES
The University of Alberta strives to uplift the whole people, and over the course of our history, steps have been taken to do just that as the university has moved to create a community that supports equity, diversity and inclusion.
Community of Support
Initiatives
At the University of Alberta, we thoughtfully explore, incorporate, and promote a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion as seen in our research, teaching, and community building efforts.
Days of Significance
Explore these days of significance that raise awareness about creating a more equitable, inclusive, and just community.
Our Stories
Working Together
Groups
- Council on Systemic Ableism
- EDI Leads Network
- EDI Scoping Group
Contact
For more information on the Office of the VP EDI, EDI initiatives, or to join our collective action, contact vpedi@ualberta.ca.
EDI Newsletter
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As an inclusive community, the University of Alberta encourages and supports individual and collaborative efforts to identify and address inequities, and we welcome and enable contributions of all voices as we engage in diverse ideas, knowledges, and perspectives in the pursuit of inclusive excellence as we transform into the University of Alberta for Tomorrow.