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We are delighted to share the news that St Anne’s Fellow, Prof. Siân Grønlie has been recognised at this year’s Vice-Chancellor’s Awards. She was highly commended in the Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion category for her work on developing a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion at St Anne’s College and the English Faculty
The Vice-Chancellor’s Awards recognise the achievements and celebrate success across the University – from academics and researchers to professional, technical and support staff, whether they are in colleges, divisions, departments, central services, libraries, museums or elsewhere.
There were 160 award entries across the 11 categories this year, with 1,300 individuals included in the nominations.
The Vice-Chancellor Professor Irene Tracey, CBE FRS FMedSci presented the awards at a special ceremony at the Sheldonian Theatre on 15 May 2025.
The awarding body said:
“Developing a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion
Professor Siân Grønlie of St Anne’s College and the Faculty of English’s outstanding EDI work has a clear purpose and rationale: to enable all students to do well and feel that they belong, and to encourage staff in the college and University to do the same. Siân doesn’t just talk about EDI; she takes action and leads by example.”
You can listen to Professor Siân Grønlie’s flash talk here.
Congratulations to Siân!