Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - School of Modern Languages and Cultures

The School of Modern Languages and Cultures is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. We believe that this endeavour is crucial to maximising creativity and innovation in education and research within the School.

Making anti-racism, religious tolerance, anti-sexism, and anti-bigotry central to a culture of excellence in the School
Valuing differences in others and the contribution they make
Working and studying within the University on a co-operative basis
Demonstrating a commitment to upholding the University's policies on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Student Networks. A team of student coordinators engages groups of students in the following areas: Widening Participation, Black students, LGBTQUIA+ and Allies students, Disabled and Neurodivergent students.
Staff Pedagogy Reading Group. Meets twice per term to discuss issues relating to pedagogy. Readings have included topics on gender, decolonising the curriculum, pedagogical inclusivity, student wellbeing, and cultural insight.
Support for those who have fled the war in Ukraine. Our Russian language team initiated contact with a local Ukrainian refugee community to offer multilingual support. Warwick students in higher level Russian classes are helping Ukrainian refugees to develop their English language skills. One of our Russian tutors works with a more advanced group, using their prior experience as an ESOL teacher to facilitate discussions and exchanges. Along with the University, the SMLC stands with Ukraine.

Many of our SMLC research seminars, workshops, conferences, and modules engage with EDI as a central feature of cultural and linguistic contact.