Equal Opportunities

The University of Sheffield is committed to the elimination of unlawful discrimination and to the promotion of equality of opportunity, for students and prospective students, in all its functions:

• Access and recruitment
• Admissions and retention
• Assessments and progression
• Provision of student services and related facilities
• Teaching, learning, examining, curriculum development and quality assurance
• Community links and partnerships

The aim of the policy is to ensure that all students and prospective students are treated equally, irrespective of race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, age, disability, political or religious belief or socio-economic class or spent criminal convictions.

The University's Equal Opportunities Policy relating to students is augmented by specific policies on personal harassment and the support of students with disabilities.

The Equal Opportunities Policy relating to students reflects and complements the Universitys Equal Opportunities Policy and Code of Practice for Staff.

Students will:

• Respect the Universitys Equal Opportunities Policy and practices in their dealings with members of the University community.
• Behave in a way which reflects and appreciates the diversity of the University community.

The University is committed to a continuing programme of action to make these policies effective.

Breaches of this policy by students or staff will be fairly investigated and appropriate action will be taken.

All disciplinary procedures will be fair, consistent and monitored.

Complaints, Grievance, Disciplinary and Appeals procedure

Any student who alleges that he or she has been the subject of discrimination or harassment has recourse to the Universitys harassment or grievance procedures for students. Advice may be obtained from Student Services.