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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The ABC Department strives to promote Equal Opportunities, Diversity and Multiculturalism at all levels and in all activities.

Principles

DABC promotes mutual respect in research and design activities, regardless of the participants’ origin, education, religion, physical abilities, gender or sexual orientation.

The Department educates individuals in designing spaces, technologies and materials that are inclusive of diversity and accessible to all, with a special emphasis on addressing physical, environmental, and social vulnerabilities.

DABC community

The diagrams of the community of the ABC department display an excellent gender balance, which is even clearer in the recruitment of young research fellows and PhD students.

Guidelines

  • Design inclusive spaces, provinding equal opportunities
  • Promote “Design for All
  • Promote the multicultural life of the department and an open debate on the design as an opportunity for cultural and social growth
  • Emphasise the value of gender equality and diversity in the department units and in group work