India, Feb. 19 -- The University of Birmingham has been awarded the prestigiousSilver Race Equality Charter (REC) Awardby Advance HE, recognising significant and sustained progress in advancing race equality for students and staff.
Birmingham is one of only eight institutions in the UK to hold Silver status - the highest award currently available - and the only university to achieve this level in the November 2025 assessment round.
The award marks a major milestone in the University's long-term commitment to addressing racial inequalities, strengthening representation, and fostering an inclusive environment in which all students and staff can thrive.
Professor Nick Vaughan-Williams, Provost and Vice-Principal, said: "Achieving the Silver...