EDI is strategic priority for UCC. Between 2014-2024, the UCC Equality Committee, chaired by a member of Governing Authority, oversaw EDI in UCC. Following a comprehensive governance review of EDI in 2022-23, new EDI governance was established, with the a) People & Culture Forum and b) Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) Sub-Committee of ULT were established in 2024 to advise on all matters relating to People and Culture and EDIB. 

The purpose of the EDIB Sub-Committee of ULT is to lead, promote and advance EDI across the university community and implement the Belonging at UCC: A Strategic Framework & Action Plan for EDI 2025-28 (launched November 2024). This Committee is chaired by the Director of EDI. Membership includes key decision makers from functional areas and representatives from key staff and student EDI groups across the university. The Committee has five permanent sub-committees/working groups: a) Athena SWAN SAT; b) Ending Sexual Harassment and Violence; c) Race Equality; d) Disability & Neurodiversity; and e) LGBT+.

The Director of EDI (within the remit of the Office of the Deputy President and Registrar) is responsible for leading and working together with the university community to develop and implement the EDI Framework and Action Plan across the university. The EDI Unit team is responsible for supporting the operations and delivery of the university’s EDI Framework in partnership with key stakeholders. 

ULT EDIB Sub-Committee

Terms of Reference

(to be added)

Meeting Dates 2025

• 30 January
• 11 April
• 12 June
• 11 November