CUHK has reaffirmed its enduring commitment to racial diversity and inclusion by participating in the Racial Diversity and Inclusion Charter for Employers instituted by the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC). This strategic move underscores CUHK’s ongoing efforts to promote racial diversity and create a welcoming and respectful campus.

Professor Nick Rawlins, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Student Experience), and Chairperson of the Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee (DISC), signed the charter on June 27 on behalf of the University. He emphasised the importance of maintaining racial diversity at CUHK: “Universities are all about talent. The best universities need to attract talent from across the world and to ensure that everyone who joins them will feel welcome. Diversity in a workforce builds in extra creativity. Novel answers come from looking at old problems in fresh ways. And outside the lecture halls, the libraries, and the laboratories, it enables us all to live on a more interesting and culturally richer campus.”

CUHK has long been striving to create a campus environment that celebrates cultural differences and promotes diversity. As of December 2023, CUHK’s workforce includes approximately 40% non-local staff from over 50 countries and regions such as India, Pakistan, the Philippines, Indonesia and Turkey. CUHK also achieved a perfect score for its international faculty ratio in the QS World University Ranking 2025. 

CUHK’s transparent and equitable recruitment and review processes ensure that relevant decisions are based on one’s credentials and qualifications without discrimination on the grounds of race. The University has “Procedures for Handling Discrimination Complaints” in place to allow staff members to raise concerns and seek recourse if discrimination, harassment, or unfair treatment occurs. The provisions of various inclusive facilities, including spaces for prayer, meditation and caterers that provide diverse dietary options, reflect the University’s broader commitment to racial inclusion. 

CUHK’s active involvement in the charter indicates its steadfast dedication to promoting racial diversity, aligning seamlessly with its Diversity & Inclusion Policy. By signing the charter, CUHK reinforces its commitment to creating an inclusive campus where all members can realise their potential and navigate effectively in a diverse professional landscape.