The University of Worcester has won an award for its work in equality and inclusion.

It was named the winner of the People's Award for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) at the Education Estates awards ceremony in Manchester.

The EDI award recognises an organisation that has shown a commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in education.

The judging panel praised the University for its "excellent programme of activities and strategy both inside the institution and out in the community".

Professor David Green CBE DL, university vice chancellor and chief executive, said: "We are delighted to have been announced winner of this prestigious award.

"It is testament to the inspiring work of our staff and partners who work so hard to help people from all backgrounds and ages to fulfil their own rich potential.

"We are committed to doing all we can to promote inclusion and community cohesion, which has included investing in accessible, genuinely inclusive facilities, symbolised by The Hive, the Country’s only university and public library."

The university has developed a ‘whole university approach’ to equality, diversity, and inclusion, which examines every activity of the university and the way in which each activity and facility promotes inclusion and participation.

In the 21st Century, more than 97 per cent of Worcester’s students have come from state schools, and currently, more than 20 per cent of students have a declared disability.