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Student handbook > Equal Opportunities

Bath Spa University and its partners welcome diversity amongst its students, staff and visitors, recognising the contributions that can be made by individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Our aim is that all staff and students, both existing and potential, should receive equal and fair treatment in all aspects of University life. The University seeks to ensure that a suitable working and studying environment is provided which is free from discrimination and where all members of the University community are treated with dignity and respect and are valued as individuals.

The BSU Equal Opportunities Policy

The following provides information concerning the Bath Spa University Equal Opportunities Policy. Please take the time to familiarise yourself with it as it is relevant to everybody.

Bath Spa University Equal Opportunities Policy Statement

Bath Spa University is fully committed to being an equal opportunities employer and providing equality of opportunity for all its staff and students, applicants and visitors. The University will not tolerate unfair or unlawful discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, colour, disability, religion, nationality, age, occupation, marital status or sexual orientation or any distinction which is not relevant to the employee/employer relationship or its student body.

Responsibilities

Promoting and maintaining equal opportunities is the responsibility of everyone, although it is recognised that management have additional responsibilities to ensure that the policy is carried out.

The University Management will ensure that:

• All staff and students are aware of the equal opportunities policy and our procedures for making a complaint;
• The implementation of equal opportunities is effectively monitored;
• An Equal Opportunities Strategy and Action Plan is produced and reviewed; Staff, Students and Union representatives are provided with appropriate forums to discuss and deal with equal opportunities issues;
• All staff are provided with appropriate equal opportunities training;
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• A network of trained Harassment Advisors is available to provide advice and guidance;
• Procedures are in place for the fair appointment, promotion and development of staff, the fair selection and teaching of students, free from unjustifiable discrimination.

All staff and students are expected to:

• Support and implement the equal opportunities policy; and
• Ensure that their behaviour and/or actions do not amount to discrimination or harassment.

Staff and students of the University are expected to comply with this policy and are expected to promote a culture free of unfair discrimination, prejudice and all forms of harassment and bullying. Any incidents of discrimination, harassment or bullying will be investigated and may be grounds for dismissal or expulsion.