The pursuit of inclusion, equality and diversity

Request 

Good afternoon,

I am an academic researcher conducting a study into the ways in which UK universities organise for the pursuit of inclusion, equality and diversity  at the institutional level. 

For this purpose, I would be grateful if you could provide me the following information. 

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The up to date name and contact email of the professional services team that looks after matters pertaining to inclusion, equality and diversity at your university (e.g. Equality and Diversity Office/Unit/Team).

Alternatively, if a specialised professional services team is not present, please provide the email of the person that can act as the best point of contact instead and the name of the team/department they are part of.

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If you would like any further clarifications regarding this request, please contact me at: ........

I am looking forward to hear from you.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation,

 

Response

Dear Dr...
 
I write further to your request for information dated 9 January 2019.  This request has been handled by the University in accordance with its duties and obligations under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 ("FOIA"). 
 
You requested details of:
 

The up to date name and contact email of the professional services team that looks after matters pertaining to inclusion, equality and diversity at your university (e.g. Equality and Diversity Office/Unit/Team).

 
Your request is refused under s.21 FOIA as the information is readily accessible by other means. The information is available on the University website - https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/about/school-programmes-and-outreach/about-us/
 
If you are not satisfied with the handling of your request, you may request an internal review.  Internal review requests should be submitted within two months of the date of receipt of the response to your original letter by writing to:

Chris Ince
University Secretary
London Metropolitan University
166-220 Holloway Road
London
N7 8DB
 
Email: c.ince@londonmet.ac.uk
 
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Kind regards,

Tracy Brathwaite
Information Compliance Officer
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London Metropolitan University
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