Intentional About Inclusion explores how we can include welcoming to everyone actions into our daily behaviour in a take the lead way, to promote treating people in a way that meets their needs based on individual needs and celebrate variety of people and experiences.

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Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to building an intentionally inclusive culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We aim to be proactive—changing mindsets and embedding inclusion into everything we do, rather than reacting to issues as they arise.

This resource explores the challenges and barriers to inclusion in higher education and wider society. It invites you to reflect on the role you can play in making our Manchester Met community more welcoming for all.

We live in a society rich in diversity, and we all have a responsibility to help each other thrive. By becoming more aware of your own identity and how it shapes your perspective, you’ll be better equipped to understand others—recognising both shared and differing experiences. This awareness helps build more meaningful relationships across backgrounds and identities.

The content will cover key topics such as inclusive language, the risks and impact of exclusion, and the behaviours we should adopt and promote to foster a stronger sense of belonging for everyone.

Authors and contributors to this Resource

Lewis Rimmer – Lewis is an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Specialist, working in the University’s central EDI Team. With over 10 years experience working in EDI in multiple contexts and environments, Lewis has a great understanding of the approaches required to create an inclusive culture where everyone can flourish and reach their full potential. He has worked with many minoritised groups throughout his career, walking with them to grow his understanding and knowledge.

With gratitude to staff and student contributors and reviewers: Ana Maia,

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