Inclusive Communication

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Last updated: 13 Oct, 2023 by Annabel Jackson (Deactivated)
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Under construction

Please note this section of the wiki is currently under construction. If you have any feedback, please email Lucy at environment-hr@york.ac.uk.


✅ NEW! DEG Letterhead Template 🖋️

Click here to make a copy of the brand new DEG Letterhead Template.

This is for all staff to use/download and attach to emails when sending letters. 

Inclusive communication means sharing information in a way that everybody can understand. 

As part of our commitment to inclusivity and our core work orders, we encourage staff to make sure all their communication is inclusive. Please find some useful guides and information below.



Different communication methods

Please access the pages below to find practical and etiquette guides to the different ways we communicate.

Email and messaging

(including Google and Slack guidance)



Zoom meetings

(including setting up your Zoom account)


Social media and UoY website

(including adding a web page or profile)



In person

(including best practice and active listening guidance)



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