The Equity, Diversity and Culture Committee aims to support the Department of Computing in achieving the following equality and diversity objectives:

  • No staff or student should be disadvantaged because of their gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability or any other protected characteristics (Equality Act 2010).
  • The Department should provide an inclusive environment for all staff and students.
  • The Department should strive for diversity of staff and students along all dimensions.

Meeting frequency: Twice per term

Meeting dates for 2023-24:

Wednesday 25 October, 12:30-14:00
Wednesday 29 November, 12:30-14:00
Wednesday 24 January, 12:30-14:00
Wednesday 13 March, 13:00-14:30
Wednesday 22 May, 12:30-14:00
Wednesday 17 July, 12:30-14:00

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Got something to report?

Whether you'd like to report an issue, share positive feedback, or suggest a topic for discussion, staff, students, and visitors can contact the Department of Computing's Equity, Diversity and Culture Committee at any time via the anonymous online contact form or email doc-equality@imperial.ac.uk.

EDCC Remit and Membership

Department of Computing EDCC Staff Representatives (2023/24)

Prof Alessandra Russo

Prof Alessandra Russo
Deputy Head of Department, EDCC Chair, SWAN Co-chair & Faculty EDCC representative

Dr Amani El-Kholy

Dr Amani El-Kholy
PhD recruitment representative

Dr Anandha Gopalan

Dr Anandha Gopalan
Principal Teaching Fellow

Ms Caroline Gilchrist

Ms Caroline Gilchrist
Wellbeing Advisor

Dr Jackie Bell

Dr Jackie Bell
Teaching Fellow for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, EDI Forum and Faculty EDCC representative

Prof Julie McCann

Prof Julie McCann
Academic staff representative and previous EDCC Chair

Dr Lloyd Kamara

Dr Lloyd Kamara
CSG representative

Dr Maria Valera-Espina

Dr Maria Valera-Espina
Undergraduate Senior Tutor, Teaching Fellow representative

Dr Nicholas Wu

Dr Nicholas Wu
PGR Senior Tutor

Dr Orfeas Stefanos Thyfronitis Litos

Dr Orfeas Stefanos Thyfronitis Litos
Research Assistant and RA representative

Dr Ovidiu Serban

Dr Ovidiu Serban
Research Fellow (DSI) and RA representative

Dr Rob Craven

Dr Rob Craven
Senior Teaching Fellow and PGT Admissions Lead

Dr Thomas Lancaster

Dr Thomas Lancaster
Departmental Disability Officer, PGT Senior Tutor

Department of Computing EDCC Student Representatives (2023/24)

Ms Emilie Nogue

Ms Emilie Nogue
Postgraduate Research student representative

Emmanuel Akinrintoyo

Emmanuel Akinrintoyo
Postgraduate Research student representative

Mr Harry Coppock

Mr Harry Coppock
Postgraduate Research student representative

Mr Jacob Bailey

Mr Jacob Bailey
Undergraduate student and DoCSoc representative

Mr Konstantinos Barmpas

Mr Konstantinos Barmpas
PhD student representative

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