Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We are committed to delivering a welcoming and inclusive culture which promotes equality and values diversity, a commitment reflected in the shared values of those who work and study with us.
Our vision is to strengthen our culture of equality, diversity and inclusion for our diverse University community, where everyone can feel safe, valued and supported. We proactively work to promote and embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in everything we do; through a range of equality awards, accreditations, networks and equality leads. We strive to ensure that our work is central to all policy development, decisions and practice, and that employment, study and other services are genuinely accessible to everyone. We believe in in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education, at work and for life. Our framework of equality, diversity, dignity, respect and fairness extends to all of our community; staff, students, partners, visitors and the wider community and is strongly aligned to our life-changing mission. We recognise that continuing to draw on the widest and most diverse range of talent for our students and staff is essential to the continuing success of the University.
We are committed to enabling all individuals to benefit from higher education irrespective of any protected group they belong to and providing a high quality learning experience that empowers our students to perform to the very best of their ability. Similarly, we want to provide an inspiring working environment for staff that allows people to develop their knowledge and skills. We also work with external communities to broaden participation and dialogue and maximise the potential benefits in the communities we serve. We value the unique contribution of all staff, students and the community. We strive to create a trans-inclusive culture, workplace and learning environment; free from discrimination, harassment or victimisation where all trans people are treated with dignity and respect in the gender with which they identify.
Wellbeing and Support We’re proud to offer all our students second-to-none support services and we’ll be there for them from the day they arrive until the day they graduate and beyond. Every corner of our new £60 million Student Centre has been designed to support their wellbeing. It’s the place to go whenever they need advice and support – whether they’ve got a quick question or need to have a more in-depth discussion with one of our advisers. Our expert team are on hand to offer sensitive and confidential support with everything from financial and careers advice to course information, accommodation assistance and support with their mental health and wellbeing. There is also a network of health and wellbeing support for staff. Whether it be physical or mental health, or your personal and professional career, there are services available to ensure that every employee feels encouraged at work and receives any care and assistance they may require. There is also an annual Diversity Conference to celebrate and enhance understanding of issues which impact on our hugely varied community.
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