Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at National College of Ireland

NCI values the enrichment that comes from a diverse community of students and staff and is committed to preventing opportunity for discrimination in the access, experience, progression and achievement of all students and staff through developing and implementing fair and transparent policies and practices.

The promotion of equality and respect of all human rights is integral to the overall purpose of NCI. We commit to working together as educators, researchers, support, professional and technical staff along with our students in a diverse and educational community.

Further details can be found in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

Participants of the Aurora programme from NCI

Aurora National College of Ireland is a proud supporter of Aurora, Advance HE's leadership development initiative for women.

Athena Swan NCI is a proud Athena Swan Bronze Award Holder, the programme which is committed to advancing the careers of women in employment in higher education and research.

Exterior of NCI Mayor Square Campus building

NCI Framework for Ending Sexual Violence and Harassment Learn how NCI and NCISU are working together to implement the framework for consent to protect students and staff against sexual harassment.

NCI staff at the launch of Brigit's Basket

Brigit's Basket Find out more about the Brigit's Basket initiative being run at National College of Ireland, which provides free period products to staff and students.

Autism-Friendly Campus National College of Ireland is a designated autism-friendly higher education institution.

Age-Friendly College NCI is proud to be an Age-Friendly college, welcoming older students and staff to help promote intergenerational engagement, challenge stereotypes and combat ageism.

NCI staff at the launch of the pay gender gap report

Gender Pay Gap Report The Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021, implemented in 2022, sets out employers’ obligations in relation to gender pay gap reporting.

Speak Out Speak Out, an online and anonymous tool for reporting violence and sexual harassment, is now available to National College of Ireland staff and students.

NCI staff at the launch of the Anti-Racism Principles

Anti-Racism Principles On 6 June 2023, NCI welcomed Dr Jennie Rothwell, Centre of Excellence for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion HEA, to witness our formal signing of the HEA Anti-Racism Principles for HEIs.

We live in a diverse world, where people bring many parts of themselves to study and work. To ensure everyone feels protected, promoted and valued, we must promote equality and inclusion and challenge injustice and exclusion when it is before us.

Deirdre McCarthy - Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Training Manager