Equality and Diversity blog

• Draft Single Equality Scheme

• Draft Single Equality Scheme action plan

• Appendix 1: Key evidence

• Appendix 2: Glossary

1. What does 'Voice for all' mean for you? What does it look like in action?
2. What would make it possible to achieve 'Voice for all'?
3. What might be the barriers in achieving 'Voice for all'?
4. Do you have any other comments on this area?

There are three equality and diversity aims under "Learning for all".

1. To ensure that all programmes of study and training are available to, and accessible for, all those who can benefit
2. To take full account of the different needs of all students in the development, delivery and assessment of the curriculum
3. To ensure that staff and students have the support they need to allow them to play a full part in the life of the University and fulfil their potential

The following key objectives have been identified in order to achieve the above.

1. Reduce rates of withdrawal from courses beyond the first 3 months for male students, black African students and disabled students

2. Narrow and ultimately eliminate the discrepancy in attainment between ethnic groups and international and home students

3. Ensure teaching, learning and assessment takes into account access needs of disabled students and the cultural needs of some BME students

4. Reduce any discrepancy in take up of graduate entry employment or further study between students of different ethnic groups and between disabled and non disabled students

5. Ensure all tiers of management are fully aware of their responsibilities with regard to equalities in the broadest sense as well as their responsibilities under the Equality Act 2010

To find out the actions under each objective, the staff responsible for each action and the key data in this area please click here.

Our questions for you

Click "comments" above (under the title of this entry) to leave your comments.

Please visit our Single Equality Scheme consultation page to find out more about different ways of giving feedback including focus group sessions (booking required).

There are two equality and diversity aims under "Positive experience for all".

1. To ensure that UWE’s commitment to equality is reflected in behaviour, values and practices throughout the university

2. To promote a culture where bullying and harassment of any student or member of staff is unacceptable

The following key objectives have been identified in order to achieve the above.

1. Increase student and staff satisfaction rates for mature students, disabled students and disabled staff and international students

2. Eliminate harassment and bullying of all students with specific reference to black and minority ethnic students, disabled students and lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans students

3. Eliminate harassment and bullying of all staff with specific reference to black and minority ethnic staff, disabled staff and lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans staff

4. Address identified inequality in pay on the basis of gender, ethnicity and disability

To find out the actions under each objective, the staff responsible for each action and the key data in this area please click here.

Our questions for you

Click "comments" above (under the title of this entry) to leave your comments.

Please visit our Single Equality Scheme consultation page to find out more about different ways of giving feedback including focus group sessions (booking required).