1. General Statement
1.1 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
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| 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 Universitys 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. |
| The Equal Opportunities Policy operates within the context of relevant equalities legislation. |
2. Statement of Commitment
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