Toggle search Toggle menu Home » Governance and structure » Equality and diversity Equality and diversity We are committed to being a community in which equality of opportunity is a reality for all applicants, students, staff, prospective staff and students, and Council. In addition to building a sense of community within the university, we are supporting positive links with local communities. Our Equality and Diversity policy requires staff and students to behave in a non-discriminatory manner and treat each other with respect. It sets out how the University of Gloucestershire is creating a positive environment in which students and staff are valued for their diverse contributions and provided with development and progression opportunities to reach their full potential. Visit the Equality and Diversity blog and follow us on Twitter We are developing an inclusive culture, free from discrimination, harassment and victimisation. Equality objectives At the University of Gloucestershire you are guaranteed commitment to a quality student and staff experience, which supports equality and diversity and builds a strong sense of community within the university, as well as supporting our positive links in the local community. The university’s equality objectives have been established following analysis of published data, identification of outstanding actions from previous equality schemes and consultation with key stakeholders. The equality objectives are our statements of intent to develop beyond our legal requirements. They are in line with the University of Gloucestershire’s identified values and help to frame the individual actions to improve the experience of students and staff. View our achievements against priorities by year: Achievements against our priorities 2020/21 Achievements against priorities 2018/19 Achievements against priorities 2017/18 If you have any comments or questions, please contact Clare Peterson, Equality and Diversity Manager or Anna Hay, Head of Student Wellbeing. Student support We offer a range of support services for students: Student Services Department, Student Achievement Team and Helpzones on each campus Chaplaincy, supporting students from all faiths or none The Disability, Dyslexia and Learning Support Service 24hr support with mental health and wellbeing via togetherall Dedicated induction events for mature students Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic + Network The Students’ Union (SU) The LGBT+ Society Dignity Advisers provide confidential support/advice Staff support We also offer a range of support services for staff: Dedicated Dignity Advisers offer confidential support and advice Occupational health (university staff only) Employee Assistance Programme via Validium Support for mental health and wellbeing A number of staff networks, including the Black Asian Minority Ethnic + Network, the Women’s Network and the Pride Network Chaplaincy Team Current staff can access further information on Staffnet (login required). Staff networks Staff at the University of Gloucestershire have access to a number of support networks. Toggle accordion Black Asian Minority Ethnic + Network Toggle accordion Women’s Network Toggle accordion Pride Network Equality and diversity data We are keen to collect as much equality data as we can, enabling us to build a rich picture of both our students and staff. We make use of this data to improve student and staff experiences, to inform our equality impact assessments, to influence recruitment practices for students and staff and measure the impact and progress of our activities. Overview of student data for the last five years Overview of staff data for the last five years *This data is collated from the information available on the protected characteristics of students and staff at the University of Gloucestershire. The university has plans to increase the breadth of data published in future years increasing the range of information relating to other protected characteristics. Gender pay gap reporting We are committed to advancing equality and valuing diversity in all of its practices. Gender Pay Gap Report 2020/21 Gender Pay Gap Report 2019/20 Gender Pay Gap Report 2018/19 Gender Pay Gap Report 2017/18 Staff information Anonymised staff information, including data relating to protected characteristics. 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