EDI in Practice: How Everyday Actions Shape Who We Are as an Institute
At the for Risk and Regulatory Research, equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are not treated as a standalone initiative or an annual awareness campaign鈥攖hey are woven into the everyday ways we work, support one another, and engage with partners across research, policy and practice.
In a published today on the University of Manchester Equality, Diversity and Inclusion site, Helen Kreissl, Senior Administrator at the Institute, reflects on what EDI really means in day鈥憈o鈥慸ay practice. Rather than focusing on grand statements or formal strategies, Helen explores how small, intentional actions can build a culture where people feel genuinely valued, supported and able to contribute.
Helen鈥檚 story highlights:
1. Why inclusion is built through consistent, everyday behaviours rather than one-off events鈥�
2. How administrative roles shape culture, often quietly yet powerfully.
3. Practical examples of inclusive working within the Institute鈥攕imple actions that make a big difference.
4. Why compassionate leadership and psychological safety matter in research settings dealing with risk, regulation and complex societal challenges.
Her piece is an honest, personal reflection on what it means to put EDI into practice, and how the Institute strives to model inclusion through the way we work as a team. She says, "EDI means creating a culture where every colleague feels able to contribute, ask questions and be themselves. At the Thomas Ashton Institute, that starts with how we treat each other in the everyday moments.鈥�
We invite all colleagues, collaborators and partners鈥攁cross the University of Manchester, HSE, SALIENT, and our wider networks鈥攖o take a moment to read it. It鈥檚 a thoughtful reminder that inclusion is everyone鈥檚 responsibility, and that the culture we create together shapes the impact we can have.
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