Equality of opportunity

At University College Birmingham, we take pride in our diverse community, comprising staff and students from various backgrounds, including different ethnic heritages, international students, various religions and faiths, the LGBTQ+ community, and those with additional needs. We accommodate students with specific needs, such as dyslexia and Asperger's, ensuring that everyone is welcome and respected here, regardless of their background.

University College Birmingham values social and cultural diversity and aims to ensure everyone will find the University to be an inclusive, safe and welcoming place to study.

• We are a learner-focused organisation with values based on trust, integrity and respect.
• We seek to provide a working environment free from harassment, discrimination and victimisation. 
• We will not tolerate any form of discriminatory behaviour against actual or potential learners, visitors or employees.

The University aims to actively promote equality of opportunity and challenge discriminatory attitudes. Equality, diversity and inclusion affect everyone as we all work in diverse teams with people of different genders, ethnic origins, sexual orientation, abilities, beliefs, values, and working styles.

We are committed to creating an inclusive university, where people are treated with dignity and respect and where we anticipate and respond positively to different needs and circumstances so that everyone can achieve their potential.

The University uses a range of events and activities including training and workshops to raise understanding and awareness with the aim of developing diversity and inclusion skills. 

The University takes any allegation of hate, bullying, victimisation or harassment extremely seriously and will take disciplinary action in the event of any substantiated claim.

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