ABOUT
PIONEERS SINCE 1838 We started out 180 years ago as the first polytechnic in London and one of the first in the UK, established to educate the working people of London. Today we continue to build on this reputation, helping students from a variety of backgrounds to realise their full potential.
WELLBEING
Working and studying together at Westminster as a community of students and colleagues is a big part of our lives – doing so in an environment that places our wellbeing front and centre helps us to be safe and feel safe. We care for the safety, health and wellbeing of those around us as well as ourselves. We believe that everyone has the right to feel fulfilled at work and study, connected to a community of col- leagues and students who are passionate about making a positive impact on themselves, our workplaces, study spaces and those around us.
19,000 STUDENTS
We support more than 19,000 students on our undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses.
16 DIFFERENT NATIONALITIES
INCLUSION
We welcome students from all walks of life from all over the world.
Westminster will be known as a place where everyone can bring their whole self to work or study and know they belong – our commitment to equality, equity, diversity and inclusion is at the core of how we engage with everyone. All Westminster col- leagues and students will be in a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse and inclusive, is based on mutual respect and trust, and is a place where harassment and discrimina- tion are not tolerated. As a responsible institution, we strive to ensure and to champion equality. pride in our diversity. As a compassionate institution, we commit to an inclusive culture that allows students and colleagues to reach their full potential.
183 INDUSTRY PARTNERS
Our partners include large corporates, SMEs and charities, which offer placements and work experience to our students.
STUDENT SUCCESS
OUR VISION
Our University is a place where discoveries are made, barriers are broken, diversity is celebrated and where everyone is welcome. Our people stand out as significant contributors to their communities – through their innovation, enterprise and problem-solving – seeking to make the world a more sustainable, healthier and better place.
CONTENTS ABOUT OUR CAMPUSES BEING WESTMINSTER 2022 TO 2029 THE ROLE AND JOB DESCRIPTION EMPLOYEE BENEFITS APPLICATION PROCESS
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
OUR PRIORITIES
We take inspiration from the 17 United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in how we drive our actions, activities and governance across our University, in line with our progressive, responsible and compassionate values. As a community, we bring together our collective en- ergies to play our part in addressing the climate crisis and inequalities to enable a more sustaina- ble and socially just world.
Wellbeing, inclusion and sustainable development are our priorities and guide us in all we do.
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