APRIL's overall model is a cohesive hub backed by critical mass only attainable via co-location and an open-access collaborative network for the export and outward diffusion of outcomes.
01. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
APRIL commits to scope and uphold best practices in EDI, providing flexible work and actively encouraging diversity through use of positive language and transparent decision-making. EDI indicators will be actively monitored and reported (EDI lead: BR) upon at annual reports. A similar commitment applies to RRI (RRI lead: KE), where a relation with ORBIT will be cultivated and training courses will be offered to all HMB members early in Y1 of APRIL.
02. Trusted Research
APRIL commits to scope and uphold best practices in EDI, providing flexible work and actively encouraging diversity through use of positive language and transparent decision-making. EDI indicators will be actively monitored and reported (EDI lead: BR) upon at annual reports. A similar commitment applies to RRI (RRI lead: KE)
03. Responsible Research
04. Environmental Sustainability
APRIL embeds environmental sustainability (ES) based on UoE institutional plans and policies including, but not limited to, physical environment and infrastructure; business travel, and external stakeholder and public engagement. Hence, we will comply with Greening Government commitments (2021- 25) to mitigate climate change in line with national legislative targets.
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