The University of Montpellier is awarded both the "Gender Equality" and "Diversity" labels
The University of Montpellier (UM) is the first university to be awarded both the "Gender Equality" and "Diversity" labels, following an external audit carried out by AFNOR Certification. This dual label covers all the university's departments, schools and institutes, as well as central and shared services. This is a further step towards amplifying and disseminating the culture of equality and diversity promoted by the establishment.
A lasting commitment to equality and diversity
Developing a genuine culture based on the values of equality and diversity not only means meeting regulatory obligations, it also means going beyond them and making inclusion a central element of the entire establishment. This double label is a further milestone achieved by the University as part of a continuous improvement process aimed at promoting responsible and exemplary practices. As the first university to obtain both labels, the UM is at the forefront of professional equality and diversity in higher education.
Concrete actions and a forward-looking policy to support equality, diversity and inclusion
Every year, the University of Montpellier organizes a number of events to combat all forms of discrimination, including "Donner des Elles à l'UM", awareness-raising days against violence against women and LGBTphobia, and actions to combat racism and anti-Semitism. All these actions are part of the establishment's various strategic documents, such as the gender equality plan, the disability master plan and the quality of life at work plan.
This double "Equality and Diversity" label bears witness to the constant in-depth work carried out by the University and its community. This long-term commitment has also been recognized by THE Impact ranking, in which the UM is ranked1st among French institutions and 67th worldwide in terms of reducing inequalities - and by the award of the European HRS4R label (European Human Resources Strategy for Researchers), which testifies to the University's determination to meet international human resources standards.