We believe unlawful discrimination is never okay.
Discrimination occurs when an individual or a group of people are treated less favourably than others based on a protected characteristic such as age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership (in employment), pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (including lack of belief), sex or gender, sexual orientation.
Unlawful discrimination is contrary to the Equality Act 2010 and the University's Discrimination, Bullying, and Harassment Policy.
Think
- What is discrimination? It might be useful to think about what constitutes unlawful discrimination.
Talk
- To a friend. Talking things through with someone you trust can sometimes help.
- Report Response Team (RRT). A member of the RRT can talk through the University's procedures, how to make a report and what support is available, in confidence.
Report
- Report and Support. Students and staff can report an incident using the University’s Report and Support system. You can choose to do this anonymously or you can request support from the RRT. If you choose to talk to the RRT they will be able to talk through the options and support available to you, in confidence.
- University Procedure. If you choose to make a formal complaint to the University against a student or a member of staff there are procedures which set out the steps you'll need to follow.
Get Support
- Find out what support is available if you think you have been discriminated against.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
1 in 4 people are affected by a mental health problem in any year and it is estimated that around 1 in 5 people has contemplated suicide or self-harm.
- Find out more about the support available for mental health and wellbeing.
- Take care of yourself. It’s important that you take care of yourself. If you’ve heard something distressing or if something is troubling you, the University's Student Support and Development team (for students) or HR (for staff) offers confidential help.