Equality and Diversity Policy

Policy Statement

It is the policy of the University to promote equality and diversity in employment, student and external interaction, and to eradicate discrimination on unlawful or unfair grounds.

Therefore all individuals have a right to expect, and the University has a responsibility to ensure, that no-one is disadvantaged as a consequence of their gender, colour, race, age, ethnic or national origin, nationality, disability, religious or political beliefs and affiliations, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or offending background.

The only exception to this Policy is where there are compelling legal imperatives or where there is considered to be a breach of University regulations.

The Policy is articulated in the Joint Equality Scheme of the University, which can be found at:

www.rgu.ac.uk/diversity

You can also find guidance on complaints procedures and breaches of policy on this site. Copies in alternative formats are available on request from the Human Resources Department and also from the Academic Affairs Department.

Approved: December 2006