DEIB Blog
The QBS Equality Blog was developed to share information on our research, teaching, and engagement activities related to promoting equality in a fast, informative, and accessible way.
In addition, the blog allows us to provide updates in relation to our Athena Swan Silver Charter Mark.
What's been going on in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging space at QBS in early 2026?
The voices that shape the DEIB Committee are diverse and dynamic. Our first spotlight focuses on Dr Grainne Kelly: Senior Lecturer in Organisation, Work and Leadership, and Director of the MSc HRM Programme.
A welcome from our new Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging; Dr Janine Swail.
In September 2025, we were delighted to be awarded the Athena SWAN Silver Award in recognition of our sustained work to advance gender equality and to create a supportive environment for all staff and students.
On International Women's Day 2022, Dr Sajia Ferdous facilitated a workshop called 'Leaning in in academia: why it is good for everyone and not only for women’.
Read on to find out how the Clinton Leadership Institute promotes gender equality.
The School hosted a session on ‘Communication Essentials for Women’ in February 2020.
We interviewed Rachel Scarfe from the University of Edinburgh as part of our Equality Insights: Women in Economics series.
We interviewed Maja Gustafsson from the Resolution Foundation as part of our Equality Insights: Women in Economics series.
We interviewed Giulia Guipponi from the Institute of Fiscal Studies as part of our Equality Insights: Women in Economics series.
In May 2019, two students from the School, Qingyun Zhang (MSc Management) and Hongyi Chen (BSc Finance), were part of winning teams in the inaugural ‘Allstate University Challenge’.
We are committed to identifying and addressing barriers to equality that affect our staff and students.