Inclusion and diversity research centre launched in Bradford

The University of Bradford is opening a centre for inclusion and diversity, located at the University's School of Health Studies. The opening ceremoney, which is taking place today at 10am is being commemorated by His Excellency Dr Walter P Eneji, the Deputy Governor of the Cross River State of Nigeria - where some of the Centre's health equality work has been focussed.

The keynote paper will be delivered by Lord Victor Adebowale. One of the first People's Peers to be elected in 2001, Lord Adebowale is a leading campaigner for the underprivileged and Chief Executive of Turning Point, one of the UK's leading social care organisations.

There will also be presentations by Steve Barnett, Director of NHS Employers and Terry Moran, Chief Executive of the Disabilities and Carers Agency.

Director of the Centre for Inclusion and Diversity, Professor Udy Archibong, said: "We are delighted to be welcoming such distinguished guests at the launch of the Centre.

"Our aim is to develop a world class centre of expertise in applied research, policy and programme development and consultancy on inclusion and diversity.

"Building on an already considerable research portfolio, we look forward to informing and shaping inclusion and diversity policy and practice not only in this country, but in countries such as Pakistan, South Africa, Ghana and Nigeria where we are currently engaged in projects."

Research priorities for the Centre include workforce diversity, inequalities in health and social care, diversity and community cohesion and cultural considerations in research.

The launch of the Centre for Inclusion and Diversity will feature a showcase of some of its recent and ongoing research projects, including the Cultural Understanding in Leadership and Management ( CULM ). This project has focussed on the improvement of representation of black and minority ethnic staff in senior management roles in Higher Education.

Visit the centre for inclusion and diversity.