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Policies, strategies and objectives

The university’s commitments are detailed in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy and reflected throughout the University Strategy 2016-2021: Practical Wisdom. ‘Inclusion’ is one of four core values within the university strategy, driving the institution’s vision to enable our staff and liberate talent. 

In order to realise this vision we will develop and celebrate a more diverse staff community. The strategy also commits the university to achieving further external recognition for equality and diversity, including through Athena SWAN, Stonewall and the Race Equality Charter.

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  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy
  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy (pdf) acknowledges the duty of higher education in promoting equality of opportunity and furthering social inclusion. The university recognises the link between equality and excellence in higher education, and we understand that ensuring equality of opportunity is essential for the successful and innovative development of the university and its community.

The overall purpose of the policy is to provide:

  • a statement of commitment to equality and diversity within the university
  • an outline of the rights and responsibilities to which all members of the university community are expected to adhere

We recommend all members of the university community read the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, as all students and staff have a personal responsibility to its implementation.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan

Inclusivity is one of our core values set out within our university strategy. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan (pdf) details what this means to the university, and sets out our commitments and objectives for further enhancing our approach and practice in this area.

The strategic plan includes our institutional Equality Objectives for 2017-2021, as required by the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act (2010). The objectives are informed by institutional data and research and were developed in consultation with staff and student representatives.

Equality objectives

In overview our equality objectives are as follows:

  1. Extend our attractiveness as a destination of choice for students and staff with diverse backgrounds, cultures and identities.
  2. Further develop our approaches for building equality, diversity and inclusion into the design and delivery of our courses and curriculum.
  3. Enhance our processes and approaches for ensuring that our students and staff with diverse backgrounds, cultures and identities are fully supported to realise their full potential.
  4. Put in place firm actions based on robust evidence to address key equalities issues affecting students and staff.
  5. Celebrate and promote the diversity of our students and staff at all levels.
  6. Achieve external recognition for our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Harassment and Bullying

As stated in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, the university is committed to fostering a stimulating, supportive and inclusive learning and working environment that is free from discrimination, harassment and bullying. We take a zero-tolerance approach to bullying and harassment of or by staff, students and visitors.

The Harassment and Bullying Policy (pdf) provides guidance for staff and students who believe that they may be experiencing these negative behaviours.

These policies sit alongside the Student Complaints Procedure (pdf) and the Student Bullying and Harassment Procedure (pdf), which includes support information.

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