Equity, diversity & wellbeing

Equity, Diversity and Wellbeing is central to the mission of the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute (CSCI).

The Cambridge Stem Cell Institute is a vibrant, inclusive community that values diversity and promotes a culture of respect and belonging. 

We proudly support the University's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives and subscribe to the Equal Opportunities Policy.  The University is committed to achieving excellence in its pursuit of academic and research excellence, and in doing so strives to offer equality of opportunity and abide by inclusive activities which support and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture and values diversity. 

At CSCI, we aim to embed equality and inclusion into all aspects of our work. We strive to nurture a culture of mutual respect, promote inclusive learning practises and ensure our policies and actions reflect our values.

Key Principles 

We are guided by key principles which the Institute work towards to ensure they are delivering research to the highest of standards:

• Inclusive practices: embedding responsibility for equality and inclusion throughout the institute.
• Diversity: ensure diverse recruitment of staff and students.
• Career development: support and encourage career development of all individuals.
• Culture of mutual respect: nurture a culture of mutual respect for staff and students of all backgrounds.
• Inclusive supervision and leadership practices: develop inclusive practises to support achievement and progression of all individuals.

Upcoming Initiatives (2025–2027)

Over the next 24 months, we will focus on the following areas:

• Work Experience
• Staff Development
• Role Clarity
• Support Funds
• Inclusive Recruitment
• Wellbeing Wednesday Events
• CV Workshops
• Active Staff Programme
• Wellbeing Advocates
• Career Events
• Internal Communications
• Mental Health First Aider Training
• Leadership Development

CSCI & Haematology Equity and Diversity Committee and Champions 

The committee meets termly to support the dissemination, development and implementation of guidelines, procedures and policies related to equality and diversity. It is made up of members at all levels across the Institute and Department of Haematology. Staff and students are encouraged to contact the committee and/or join the meetings on an ad hoc basis to raise any issues.

CSCI also has an Equity and Diversity Champion who provide visible leadership and promote good practice on gender equality: Brian Huntly. 

nicola_wilson_150.png Nicola Wilson Committee Chair	chloe_annison_150.png Chloe Annison Committee Secretary	helena_ahlfors1502.png Helena Ahlfors Head of Research Data & Technology, BioResource	ghanesh_ingris_150.png Ghanesh Angris Research Laboratory Floor Manager
joanna_baxter_150.png Joanna Baxter Post-doctoral Researcher Dept of Haematology	blank150(4).png Maria Canas HR Coordinator Dept of Haematology	noemie_combemorel_2024_150.png Noémie Combémorel Research Associate	danielle_daft_2024_150.png Danielle Daft Research Manager
maria_duque-correa_2024_150.png Maria Duque-Correa Group Leader	tegwen_elliott_150.png Tegwen Elliott Senior Research & Ethics Governance Coordinator	brian_huntly_2024_150.png Professor Brian Huntly Group Leader & EDI Champion	licyel_paulas_condori_150.png Licyel Paulas-Condori Postgraduate student
laura_puhl_2024_150.png Laura Puhl Research Communications & Events Manager	juan_rubio-lara_150.png Juan Rubio-Lara Postdoc (Göttgens Group)	anthea_stanley_2024_150.png Anthea Stanley Business Operations Manager	hannah_stark_150.png Hannah Stark Operations Lead, BioResource
alice_sorrell_150.png Alice Sorrell Knowledge Exchange Manager	george_vassiliou_150_-_2024.png Professor George Vassiliou Group Leader

Wellbeing Advocates

We have Wellbeing Advocates who provide information and guidance to individual members of the Institute on a wide range of issues. They also develop new initiatives for wellbeing across the Institute, including Wellbeing events like our monthly Wellbeing Wednesday.

atkin_alex_150.png Alexander Atkin Postgrad asa59@cam.ac.uk	rachel_acland_150_-_2.png Rachel Acland Director's EA ra415@cam.ac.uk	ghanesh_ingris_150.png Ghanesh Angris Research Lab Floor Manager ga409@cam.ac.uk	jacqui_davidson_2024_150.png Jacqui Davidson  Data, Events & Comms Asst jdd50@cam.ac.uk
claudia_semprich_150_-_web_page_photo.png Claudia Semprich Staff Scientist  cs2306@cam.ac.uk	adam_spruce_150.png Adam Spruce Postgrad as3025@cam.ac.uk	stamper_athena_150.png Athena Stamper Postgrad aes96@cam.ac.uk	nicola_wilson_150.png Nicola Wilson Senior Research Associate nkw22@cam.ac.uk

Email the group via: wellbeing@stemcells.cam.ac.uk

Mentoring Schemes 

For Postdocs

For Postdocs interested in having mentors of their own, visit the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs or contact mentoring.opda@admin.cam.ac.uk for details.