Committed to equality of opportunity and fair treatment for all.
Our Commitment
The University of Brighton is committed to creating a stimulating and supportive learning and working environment based on mutual respect and trust. We will continue to celebrate and value diversity within the community of staff and students, to promote equality of opportunity and to challenge and strive to eliminate unlawful discrimination.
This commitment is informed by law. However, we also seek to encourage and promote equality of opportunity amongst those groups and individuals within society who experience discrimination and disadvantage on the basis of particular social circumstances and who are not covered by existing legislation.
We are committed to the fair treatment of all people, be they staff, students, visitors, or those applying for employment or study, regardless of disability, gender, gender or sexual identity, marital status, family or caring responsibilities, race, colour, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, national origins, nationality, trade union membership and activity, political or religious beliefs, work or study pattern or contractual status.
W acknowledges the duty of higher education in promoting equality of opportunity and furthering social inclusion. We recognise the link between equality and high quality performance and understand that ensuring equality of opportunity is essential for the successful and innovative development of the university and its community.
Further information about our commitment to equality and diversity can be found in our Equality and Diversity Policy and our Corporate Plan, which declares a ‘shared value’ to “value the different contributions and experiences of all who make up our community; promoting equal treatment, mutual respect and understanding; respecting freedom of thought and its appropriate expression”. Specifically the Plan commits the university “to provide an experience of higher education that is challenging and enjoyable for its students and staff; that embodies equality of treatment; and that equips its students to be socially purposeful professionals and citizens.”
