Some tasks of the council include:
- Analysis PhD/postdoc/staff/visitor diversity at IoP.
- Organisation of education events for faculty, staff, students.
- Formulation and implementation of a long-term D&I strategy.
- Consultation in hiring procedures.
- Work with directors of educational programs on attraction and retention of a more diverse BSc/MSc student body.
- Inclusion of diversity in existing and new outreach activities.
- Coordinate with other relevant bodies, such as WiF, diversity committees in other institutes, the student impact center, and the Faculty Diversity officer.