Race Equality Framework 2023-2027

University of Galway Race Equality Framework & Action Plan 2023-2027 provides a clear roadmap for advancing race equality and fostering a more equitable and inclusive university. It outlines our commitment to valuing diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, recognising that race equality is integral to the University’s core values of respect, openness, sustainability, belonging and excellence.

It contains 125 actions across five thematic areas, with emphasis placed on ensuring race equality is prioritised in all strategies, policies and many other aspects to ensure the University develops as a welcoming, inclusive environment where everyone has a sense of belonging. The agreed success criteria, to be reached by November 2027, are as follows: 57 actions fully implemented and 68 actions demonstrably progressing in line with agreed timelines.

The Race Equality Framework and Action Plan Mid-Term Review 2023-2025 clearly illustrates that, as of 31st August 2025, the University is making strong, measurable progress toward its November 2027 Race Equality Action Plan objectives. Of the 125 actions, 107 (85%) are either complete or progressing as planned, reflecting sustained institutional commitment to embedding race equality across all levels.