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.

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

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

The Equal Opportunities Policy for students will continue to be revised on a regular basis to ensure compliance with relevant statutory legislation. Any revisions will be approved by Council via the Equality Strategy Steering Group.