Our Commitments
The University recognises and values the benefits of a diverse and multicultural community and is committed to:
- Promoting equality of opportunity for all staff in the provision of employment and for students in the provision of education and related services.
- Ensuring that no member of staff or applicant for employment, student or student applicant to the University is treated less favourably on any of the following grounds (protected characteristics):
- age
- disability
- gender reassignment
- marriage and civil partnership
- pregnancy and maternity
- race
- religion or belief
- sex
- sexual orientation
- Promoting widening access to Higher Education through our commitment to ensure equal treatment on grounds of social class in addition to grounds covered by equalities legislation.
- Developing a welcoming environment which is free from any form of harassment and is built on the principles of mutual respect, fairness and dignity.
- Developing a culture that embraces diversity and recognises the contribution of all staff, students and stakeholders to the success of the University.