IoN EDI Committee and Governance
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IoN EDI Committee and Governance

Meet the Committee members and learn more about our work

Our EDI strategic priorities and achievements
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Our EDI strategic priorities and achievements

Learn about the past, current and future initiatives at the IoN. Learn about the impact of our work. 

Support for staff and students
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Support for staff and students

Find out about Institute of Neurology, Faculty of Brain Sciences and UCL support, tools and resources available for staff and students.

Culture, Community & Inclusion Awards
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Culture, Community & Inclusion Awards

Celebrate the people and teams who make IoN a supportive, inclusive and inspiring place to work and study.

ION Code of Conduct

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News

Dr Harpreet Hyare appointed as new Deputy Director Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Dr Harpreet Hyare appointed as new Deputy Director Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Dr Harpreet Hyare appointed as new Deputy Director Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Harpreet Hyare as the new Deputy Director Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology (IoN).

04 Jun 2026

UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology Research Technician Showcase
UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology Research Technician Showcase

UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology Research Technician Showcase

The first Research Technician Showcase in May 2026 brought together colleagues from across ION to celebrate the vital contributions of our Research Technicians and highlight the impact of their work.

11 May 2026

UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology awarded Athena SWAN Gold
UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology awarded Athena SWAN Gold

UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology awarded Athena SWAN Gold

The UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology (IoN) has been awarded the Athena SWAN Gold Award, recognising its sustained and sector‑leading commitment to gender equality and inclusive culture.

26 Jan 2026

"The current culture in the Institute is inclusive. Teamwork is highly valued, individual strengths are recognized and celebrated, and there is a commitment to advancing the careers of everyone, regardless of gender or role. We aim to provide a family friendly environment where both women and men feel able to take the time they need for family."

mike hanna

Professor Michael Hanna, Director of the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology

“Building on the Institute’s established EDI work, my focus is on embedding equality, diversity and inclusion into how we recruit, support and recognise talent - central to sustaining research excellence.”

Dr Hyare

Dr Harpeet Hyare, ION EDI Deputy Institute Director.

Join the ION EDI Committee

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Contact Us

Dimitris Zachos

Dimitrios Zachos

EDI Project Manager

Click to email. d.zachos@ucl.ac.uk
Helene Plun Favreau

Professor Helene Plun-Favreau

EDI Deputy Director

Click to email. h.plun-favreau@ucl.ac.uk