People & Equality

Welcome to the College of Medicine and Health

We are committed to embedding equality of opportunity, diversity, inclusion, and staff development at the core of the College of Medicine and Health. As the Office of the Vice Dean of People and Equality, we integrate equality, diversity and inclusion with staff development and mentorship to ensure that all staff and students can achieve their full potential in a supportive, high-performing environment. Grounded in the University of Galway Strategy, our College values, and the Sustainable Development Goals, our mission is to eliminate discrimination, advance equal opportunity, and foster respectful, inclusive communities through meaningful action.

We drive this through targeted initiatives spanning leadership development, mentorship, staff recognition, and health equity, alongside active engagement at both College and University level. Our work is focused, practical, and outcomes-driven and aims to strengthen our college culture, support career progression, and ensuring that inclusion is embedded in how we operate, recruit, develop, and promote talent across the College.

If you have any suggestions, contact us at: CMHPeopleEquality@universityofgalway.ie