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1. Policy context - Resources for Professionals who support Asylum Seekers and Refugees

   Find out more about legislation to fulfil and protect human rights

2. Useful links - PLSU Science

   Read through our list of useful websites that can help support you with your placement journey.

3. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the goals

   We are leading by example in our commitment to supporting the UN SDGs. As an institution, we are actively working towards these goals by prioritising actions to align our teaching and curriculum with the SDGs. Nationally, we are signatories of several covenants in support of equality, diversity and inclusion. Internationally, we’re leading a British Council consortium to address major global challenges and issues.

4. Staff Disability Network

   The LJMU Staff Disability Network is open to staff whom identify as having a disability (physical, hidden, mental and long-term health conditions), in the first instance.

5. Moni Akinsanya

   Moni Akinsanya is Associate Director of Diversity and Inclusion and has worked at LJMU for over 16 years. She has led on many race and gender equality projects at the university and driven meaningful change, making sure the voices of underrepresented groups are heard.

6. Celebrating women academics at LJMU

   Gender Equality is very important at LJMU and this is reflected in the EDI priority plan for the next five years.

7. Local black businesses and community organisations

   Find out how you can support local black businesses and community organisations.

8. Sir Bert Massie CBE DL (1949 – 2017)

   Bert was a famous disability rights campaigner, himself a wheelchair user, dedicating his life to advocating for improvements to the daily life of those with disabilities. He was also an alumnus of the Liverpool Polytechnic, later becoming an Honorary Fellow and serving as a governor, while working closely with the university on its equality and diversity policies.

9. Male Champions

   One of the driving factors for the Football Exchange Women’s Network is to break down gender related barriers in football, and in striving for equality, we are mindful that we don’t further promote gender segregation by excluding males.

10. Gary Millar

    Gary is an inspirational alumnus of the Liverpool Polytechnic. Using his background and expertise in computing, teaching and business development, he is truly one of Liverpool’s leading citizens, determined to make positive changes for the people of the city. From his work as a councillor, as the former Lord Mayor, and now as a diversity and equality champion, and ‘pay it forward’ evangelist and major fundraiser, he continues to help people, day in and day out, to reach their potential.