Equality, diversity and inclusion

The School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies is determined to actively support equality and fairness irrespective of race, ethnicity, disability, age, faith, gender or sexual orientation. It is working to eradicate any explicit or implicit discrimination of staff and students on the basis of these differences, and to create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive to everyone.

Issues of equality, diversity, and inclusion are addressed by the School Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee.

If you have any thoughts, ideas, or concerns about equality, diversity, or inclusion in the School, please contact the EDI Officer or any member of the committee. They would be very happy to hear from you no matter what your role in the School. They value feedback from undergraduate and postgraduate students, and academic and professional services staff alike. You can also contact the University’s EDI Office at diversity@st-andrews.ac.uk.

If you are interested in joining the EDI Committee, please contact the EDI Officer. The School strives to maintain a broad, inclusive, and representative committee, and would welcome expressions of interest. 

You can read detailed information about the EDI Committee’s current and planned activities (based on its Athena SWAN Action Plan). 

The University's EDI Office has a useful website, which includes links to University policies, networks, and events, and further information about diversity in the University. 

EDI café for staff and students

Throughout the academic year we host informal discussions about EDI-related topics. What are the issues facing you? What are activities you'd like to see? Would you just like some tea and biscuits? 

Stop by the Film Studies Building (101a North Street) on:

  • 11 September between 12pm and 2pm 
  • 2 October between 2.30pm and 3.30pm
  • 6 November between 2.30pm and 3.30pm
  • 5 February between 2.30pm and 3.30pm
  • 26 February between 2.30pm and 3.30pm
  • 2 April between 2.30pm and 3.30pm

As many of the University buildings are inaccessible, we will be looking into more accessible spaces and will share details on this page.

Report and support

The Report and Support tool is available to report any concerns you have related to wellbeing, bullying, discrimination, abuse, assault or harassment of any sort. You can report anonymously or using your contact details. If you provide your contact details, a member of staff will be able to contact you to help provide support. This tool can be used by students, members of staff, members of the public or visitors to the University.

Mediation Service

The Mediation Service is available to students, staff and members of the public experiencing disagreement or conflict, who would prefer a less formal method of discussing University-related disagreements and grievances. The service is also available for groups and teams.

The mediators are University staff members who have undertaken formal mediation training accredited by Scottish Mediation. Several postgraduate students have also qualified in mediation. Mediators act impartially and separately from University schools and services. They are solely interested in helping those engaged in the service reach a mutually acceptable solution.

Mediation is a confidential, informal, voluntary, self-determined and without prejudice process. If you or someone you know is involved in a disagreement that is in its early stages or has reached an impasse, please email mediation@st-andrews.ac.uk for an informal chat about how the mediators can help.