The UK Research Centre in Non-Destructive Evaluation (RCNDE) values diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints, supports equality, and strives to be an inclusive environment where everyone can feel appreciated for their contributions. RCNDE recognises that by enshrining Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) principles in policy and encouraging their application in all spheres of its activity it can more effectively achieve its aims and meet the needs of its community. 

At the same time, both the RCNDE membership and the Management Team acknowledge that further work is required to reach these goals. The EDI policy arises out of a shared desire to address areas where improvements are necessary and an ambition to embed EDI at the heart of RCNDE’s work. These desires were encapsulated in the 2023-2028 Strategic Delivery Plan: “Diversity in people and diversity in ideas are key to RCNDE’s future success and RCNDE will champion an open, inclusive and diverse environment that continues delivering world-class research and delivering industrial benefit to its members and society.”